QC Biochemist Group Leader

Job description

Job Summary: Support bioassay testing and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and team development. Key Responsibilities: Lab Operations: Perform bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep, equipment calibrations, and sanitization. Maintain lab cleanliness and organization. Documentation & Compliance: Enter and verify data, review qualification protocols and logbook entries, and perform second-person verification. Support deviation investigations and change controls. Technical Support: Troubleshoot instrument-related issues and act as a technical resource for equipment. Interact with customers, vendors, and support groups to resolve qualification and operational issues. Team Leadership: Coach and develop team members, monitor workflow to meet turnaround times (TAT), conduct performance reviews, and manage training and succession planning. Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with leadership and clients to implement business directives and drive operational improvements. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics) or related field 4+ years of relevant lab experience (bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep) Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or need for sponsorship. Technical & Scientific Skills: Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills. Ability to learn new techniques, troubleshoot instruments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience with equipment qualification, maintenance, and documentation. Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership with a focus on team development, engagement, morale, and retention. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Communication & Work Style: Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse skill levels. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset. Strong focus on quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. Compliance & Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.