Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Day Shift

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Supervisor for the In-Process Control (IPC) team supervises Laboratory Analysts to meet testing requirements in support of the manufacturing schedule. The position works closely with QC Managers to ensure policies and procedures are followed as written and revised when necessary. The supervisor collaborates with Operations and Supply Chain Management to support timely release of Raw Materials, In-Process and Intermediate test data, and equipment cleaning verification test data. The role is also responsible for maintaining laboratory organization and cleanliness.

The supervisor directly oversees Laboratory Analysts and their work, including recruitment, hiring, training, project workflow, and performance evaluations. The position performs laboratory and quality activities such as maintaining GMP standards, writing and approving SOPs, conducting training, participating in audits and inspections, executing validations and batch records, reviewing scientific and technical work, coordinating with vendors and clients as needed, developing work plans, and managing cleaning verification assessments.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, experience with specified analytical instruments and compendial raw material testing, at least three years leading and developing teams, and five years of GMP experience. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer, lifting up to 50 pounds at times, and meeting in-office attendance requirements. The company is headquartered in Bend, Oregon. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, TOC, and FT-IR analysis.
• Experience with compendial raw material testing.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and developing successful teams.
• 5 years of GMP experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and motivate teams.
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Must meet in-office attendance requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Laboratory Analysts to meet testing requirements in support of the manufacturing schedule.
• Work with QC Managers to ensure policies and procedures are followed and revised when necessary.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain Management to ensure timely release of Raw Materials, In-Process and Intermediate test data, and equipment cleaning verification test data.
• Maintain laboratory organization, supplies, and cleanliness while adhering to GMP laboratory standards.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Oversee daily workflow for assigned projects and the team.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Write, revise, and approve SOPs.
• Conduct training activities.
• Participate in audits and inspections.
• Execute validations, qualifications, and batch records.
• Conduct scientific and technical reviews.
• Interface with vendors and, as needed, clients.
• Develop work plans.
• Manage cleaning verification assessments.
• Perform other supervisory-related duties and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Over four weeks of paid time off accrued annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days; employee matching and vesting are not required.
• Health plans with minimal employee contributions and options for individual or family coverage.
• Basic life and long-term disability coverage, with the option to increase or add coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting employee wellbeing.
• Access to pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager