QC Microbiology Supervisor

The Quality Control Supervisor will work daily within Aldevron's laboratory performing tasks associated with the testing of material submitted for analysis. The supervisor is expected to be familiar with all Aldevron products and how it correlates to methodologies for the testing of this material and interpretation of results.
Responsibilities
Ensure generation of staff daily work instructions and completion of the necessary testing in support of the daily operations of the laboratory
Ensure all lot tracking reporting, status reporting and applicable laboratory metrics are populated
Maintain a team environment while simultaneously maintaining an efficient lab
Identify ways to optimize testing processes, assay setup, layout, and job execution that improves lab workflow
Contribute to reviewing and updating technical SOPs, forms and report templates
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective action, and notifies management
Oversee laboratory personnel to ensure following established standard operating procedures for material handling and processing, testing, data analysis, and reporting of results
Manage shift-to-shift communications.
Assign responsibilities, establishes work hours, and monitors staffing performance
Provide feedback to management regarding performance and assists with performance reviews
Assist with employee interviews and orientations as needed
Ensure all background preparation work, such as ordering, is done within a timely manner to prevent delays to the manufacturing schedule
Assist Client Relations/Project Management with responding to testing related questions received from clients as needed
Complete training and job coaching with laboratory staff to help them fulfil and exceed the requirements of their job
Execute CAPAs and deviations within defined timelines
Communicate the status of operations, process issues, and safety and maintenance issues to Management
Update Client Relations and Project Management on testing status within the defined system and as needed
Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment or ensure contracted service maintenance is scheduled with sufficient lead time to ensure completion of activities prior to due date
Initiate nonconformance reports for failing materials, Out-of-Spec investigations, Lab Investigations, Root Cause and CAPA related activities
Perform data entry and peer review of quality documents for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards and GMP requirements
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience (i.e. experience in laboratory management)
Experience working within a GMP/regulated environment, under a Quality System
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology required with 5+ years of experience
Master's degree preferred with 3+ years of equivalent experience
Good knowledge of computers and programs used in a laboratory setting
Good organizational skills
Ability to accurately and precisely pipette
Ability to follow written procedures and written and verbal directions
Ability to self-report mistakes or concerns to their manager
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Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law.
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