Quality Control Supervisor
Twist Bioscience · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead, train, and mentor a high-performing team of Quality Control associates.
- Monitor and manage daily QC product releases generated by the factory, ensuring proper execution in a timely manner.
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve QC methods in the production laboratory.
- Absorb and document process improvement activities.
- Establish quality and reliability standards for materials, intermediates, products, and processes alongside Production, R&D, Marketing, and Engineering teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to set corporate quality standards, documentation, and SOPs.
- Partner with R&D to transfer new methods and procedures into production, establishing robust protocols.
- Work with automated robotic platforms and LIMS systems for daily tracking and data analysis.
- Proactively identify production and laboratory issues; troubleshoot complex problems across lab techniques, protocols, product handling, and equipment.
- Implement statistical analysis tools to build quality metrics for development and manufacturing processes.
- Prepare, track, and present product and process quality reports and trend analyses.
- Train manufacturing operators on SOPs for data processing.
- Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- Education: BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience: 1+ years of industrial experience in Quality Control or Operations within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Quality & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles, including ISO 13485 and GMP standards.
- Laboratory & Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Cloning, Sequencing) and analytical tools (e.g., Spectroscopy, Gel Electrophoresis).
- Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with automated robotic systems and LIMS environments.
- Core Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems, apply statistical analysis, and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.