Quality Control Scientist I, In-Process Control- Swing Shift

Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Quality Control Scientist II to support an extended manufacturing schedule.  This role would support all testing functions for Quality Control, primarily focused on in-process control lab methods to ensure manufacturing excellence.  The Scientist II needs to exhibit experience and confidence within a cGMP laboratory with proficiency in analytical equipment operations and data record management.

The swing shift is a consistent weekly schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday from 2:00 pm - 1:00 am.  A shift differential of 10% of base salary will be applied.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures, cGMPs, Quality Manual, and company policies

Performs routine extractions for dissolution, assay, and impurities testing

Performs routine testing using analytical equipment including but not limited to KFC, dissolution apparatus, water activity, FTIR, etc.

Conducts appearance testing, raw materials sampling, solution preparation, and pH measurements

Drafts stability tables, sets-up stability studies, logs-in samples and standards

Cleans lab and glassware and disposes of analytical waste appropriately

Participates in process improvement and other non-routine projects

Conducts peer review of routine testing at the discretion of management

Performs hypothesis testing or investigative work for OOS results under management and SME guidance

Trains and mentors staff on established processes and procedures

Demonstrates cross-functional support capabilities with other QC teams

Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives

Required Skills and Abilities

Proven analytical instrumentation experience (preferably HPLC) with at least 1 years in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry laboratory

Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the Company

Follow detailed written and oral instructions

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Multitasks and adjusts priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and managing disruption and/or unexpected needs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict

Ability to prioritize tasks and to keep leadership apprised of performance to timelines

Experience with Empower preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field

Minimum of 1 year of dedicated lab experience

Physical Responsibility

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Prolonged periods of standing or sitting while monitoring laboratory equipment.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance.

Benefits

Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits Summary

Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701