Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Swing Shift at Serán BioScience (Bend, OR)Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Swing Shift

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Laboratory Analysts
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
• Oversees the daily workflow of all assigned projects and team
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Perform other supervisory related duties as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to GMP laboratory standards
• Maintain organization, supplies, and cleanliness of laboratory
• Write, revise, and approve SOPs
• Conducts training activities
• Participates in audits and inspections
• Executes validations, qualifications, and batch records
• Conducts scientific/technical reviews
• Interfaces with vendors
• Interfaces with clients on as-needed basis
• Develops work plans
• Manages cleaning verification assessments
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and motivate teams
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or 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
• Requires 5 years of GMP experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to meet in-office attendance requirements

Compensation correlates to skills and experience presented by selected candidate. Visit seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

Benefits Summary: Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs. Serán fully funds employees and their household with dental, vision and one medical plan option. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing.