Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Day Shift

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

5d • 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 role works closely with QC Managers to ensure policies and procedures are followed as written and revised when needed. It also collaborates with Operations and Supply Chain Management to support timely release of raw material, in-process, and intermediate test data, as well as equipment cleaning verification test data. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining laboratory organization and cleanliness.

The position directly supervises Laboratory Analysts and oversees assigned projects and team workflow. It carries out laboratory quality activities, including maintaining GMP standards, writing and approving SOPs, conducting training, participating in audits and inspections, executing validations and qualifications, reviewing scientific and technical work, and managing cleaning verification assessments. The role also interfaces with vendors and, as needed, clients.

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 and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills, a proven ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to motivate teams.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks 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.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• Must be able to meet in-office attendance requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Laboratory Analysts.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Oversee the daily workflow of assigned projects and the team.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Perform other supervisory duties as assigned.
• Adhere to GMP laboratory standards.
• Maintain laboratory organization, supplies, and cleanliness.
• 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 duties as assigned.

Benefits

• More than four weeks of paid time off accrued annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days; employee matching and a vesting period are not required.
• Various health plans with minimal employee contributions.
• 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