Downstream Supervisor

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Job description

Downstream Supervisor (GMP) - Fargo, ND **Relocation assistance provided

Position Summary

The GMP Production Supervisor will work daily within the company's labs performing tasks associated with GMP services. The GMP Production Supervisor is expected to become familiar with all products and to be able to perform most tasks associated with the purification of plasmid DNA.

Essential Functions

• Execute laboratory responsibilities included within the Laboratory Technician III and Biomanufacturing Operator I and II positions as needed
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhering to regulatory expectations
• Spend a minimum of 50% of time within the lab, assisting with standard laboratory functions
• Ensure all background preparation work is done within a timely manner to prevent delays with the production schedule
• Supervise laboratory staff, provide feedback to management regarding performance and assist with performance reviews
• Complete plans for laboratory staff or assist with reviews of Production Project Plans/Kick Off plans
• Complete training and job coaching with production staff to help them fulfil and exceed the requirements of their job
  • Assist with employee Performance Improvement Plans as needed
• Execute corrective actions and deviations
• Communicate the status of operations, process issues, and safety and maintenance issues to Management
  • Update Project Management on production status as needed
• Assist with ensuring that production staff receive, complete and document all training on SOPs and other tasks essential for completing their work accurately
• Perform technical peer review of batch records for accuracy and compliance with procedures on an as needed basis
• Assist with writing and completing GMP SOPs and production records
• Ongoing coaching of production staff to fulfil and exceed the requirements of the job
• Assist and participate in process and product development/optimization, scale-up and tech transfer for the GMP laboratory
• Ensure quality objectives and regulations are met during production
  • Report any issues noted to management

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology required
• Master of Science preferred
• Follow-through on methodology, understanding that bacteria are living organisms that do not adhere to a schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet
• Excellent organizational skills

For Immediate Consideration, Apply Today! For more information contact Toni at / , or schedule a time to ://calendly.com/tonm369/interview

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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