Supervisor, Qc Microbiology

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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.

Essential Functions
- Accountable for planning, scheduling, allocating, and the prioritizing of the workload to meet operating requirements in the assigned Quality Control area.
- Leads laboratory investigations and provides oversight to the content of investigation reports.
- 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.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards and ensures compliance with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coaches employees in the areas of performance and provide routine guidance and performance feedback. Act as an advisor to the unit and resolve problems to meet business objectives.
- Work in collaboration with direct manager, subordinates, internal customers and other cross functional peers to gain alignment on sound quality decisions.
- Support workforce diversity, safety and adherence to company core values.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

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

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.