QC Supervisor
Eurofins DiscoverX Corporation

Job Info

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DiscoverX is searching for a QC Supervisor to work in Fremont CA.

The successful candidate for the Senior Scientist position will join the Cell Services team with a multifaceted approach for providing high value services based on the Eurofins DiscoverX platform and other proprietary technologies.

QC Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Provide supervision of Quality Control (QC) associates and oversees the day-to-day activities include review and approve QC data

• Perform QC for reagent formulation and other QC resting as required

• Assist the Manager to lead daily Performance Management meeting with QC, Cell Production and PD teams

• Implementation operating plans and strategies to improve TAT, high quality cell-based product and on-time delivery

• Develop strategies for streamlining work flow, reducing costs, increasing capacity and efficiency

• Develop and implement strategies to improve assay reproducibility

• Provide career coaching, growth and personal development for QC associates

• Identifies and mitigates risks in QC labs that could negatively impact the safety or quality of the product

• Provide leadership support during trouble shooting

• Responsible for maintenance of the cell bank stability programs

• Support CAPA, ECN, SOP, method transfer in a complaint manner

• Generation CoA and work closely with QA to release production lot for Bioassay and Cell Bank

• Working closely with R&D to ensure smooth, efficient and the successful execution of new cell-based assay method transfer of new Bioassay and cell lines to QC team

• Optimization of process improvement to increase pass rate, efficiency, throughout, and implementing process changes

• Culturing and expansion of clonal cell line, assay ready, and bioassay cells following detailed SOPs

• Prepare protocols or reports for prospective new process/equipment for validation and qualification activities

• Prepare reagents and cell culture media using aseptic technique

• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagent inventories, electronic laboratory notebook and Product Database

• Provide cross-functional support to other departments as required

• Participation in and presentation at weekly group meeting

• Generate new or revise QC SOPs

• Other duties as required and assigned

The ideal candidate would possess :

• Must be detailed orientated and consistent in experimental approach.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are required.

• Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment.

• Experience with GLP or GMP is preferred.

• Must able to follow SOPs, make careful observation, and to keep clear and complete records of work.

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• B.S or Masters in a relevant life sciences with at least 5 years of cell- based assay experience.

• Expertise in GPCR, cAMP, Checkpoint, and Ca2+ assays strongly desired.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Experience with various aspects of cell-based assay trouble shooting.

• Strong demonstrated experience building or leading team.

• Ability to apply Lean concepts is preferred.

• Hands on experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required.

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates living in the Fremont, California area are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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