Supervisor, QC Chemistry

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation, and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical, and professional skills to develop products designed to protect life.

Job Summary

The Supervisor of Quality Control provides immediate supervision to a group of Quality Control employees in their successful execution of key quality responsibilities and assigned tasks, and checks work at frequent intervals to ensure that Quality Control objectives and accountabilities are met. A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit. The Supervisor also serves as a resource of technical knowledge for established assays and exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Accountable for planning, scheduling, allocating, and prioritizing the workload to meet operating requirements in the assigned Quality Control area.
2. May lead some laboratory investigations and provide oversight to the content of investigation reports.
3. Uses analytical data and/or statistical concepts such as SPC, regression analysis, and product and material trends to understand variables impacting assay and process performance. Investigates aberrant trends and assists with troubleshooting of test procedures.
4. Ensures adherence to quality standards and ensures compliance with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
5. Applies expertise to support change and risk management, including the application of scientific and technical innovation.
6. Initiates or coordinates the preparation of reports and maintenance of records pertaining to the operation of the work unit in a manner suitable for regulatory submission or inspection. Ensures the reliability and accuracy of the computer databases and paper files.
7. Coordinates/leads cross-functional teams in process mapping and other exercises designed to facilitate process and system understanding. Initiates and coordinates complex projects with other departments and interacts with other department personnel to accomplish objectives.
8. Coaches employees through problems of diverse scope in which analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
9. Coaches employees in the areas of performance and provides routine guidance and performance feedback. Acts as an advisor to the unit and resolves problems to meet business objectives.
10. Provides development opportunities to staff through training, development plans, participation in appropriately challenging activities, and applying leadership architect concepts.
11. Works in collaboration with direct manager, subordinates, internal customers, and other cross-functional peers to gain alignment on sound quality decisions.
12. Supports workforce diversity, safety, and adherence to company core values.
13. The ability to work days, evenings, or nights may be required.

Education, Experience & Skills

1. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, accompanied by a bachelor’s degree in science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Requires a broad scope of technical knowledge to assist with modeling or design, complex troubleshooting, draft method validation protocols, and/or investigate complex deviations.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Thorough knowledge of GMP and WHMIS and biohazard safety awareness.
5. Scientific knowledge of standard practices in area of assignment.
6. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
7. Ability to conduct investigative interviews.

A pre-employment and annual medical is required for this role.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment Characteristics:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands:

1. Ability to organize/coordinate
2. Comprehend and follow instructions
3. Direct, control, and plan
4. Independently make quick decisions to solve complex issues
5. Perform with frequent interruptions
6. Make decisions using sound judgment
7. Supervise/Manage others

Physical Demands:

1. Good eye/hand coordination
2. Visual Acuity
3. Detect/Distinguish hearing
4. Maintain stationary position
5. Ascend/Descend (climb)
6. Reaching
7. Calibrate precise measurements
8. Ability to safely operate hand tools
9. Regular and predictable attendance
10. Work around extreme temperatures – cold or hot
11. Work around noise above conversation level
12. Work in restricted access to laboratory area
13. Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
14. Work with Select Agents as defined by the CDC
15. Work irregular hours that often include nights and weekends
16. Work in multiple locations

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and an extensive benefits package.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness, or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

1. Lead with Integrity
   • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
2. Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
   • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
3. Own it always
   • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
4. Break through thinking
   • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
5. Compete where it counts
   • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.