Production Support Lead - Buffer

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Job Summary

The Production Support Lead will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the buffer labs. This includes assigning work to production support techs that work day and night shifts, coordinating laboratory activities, generating metrics and reports, managing supply inventories, conducting in-process testing via gel or HPLC, and ensures that various requests from different departments (internal customers) are fulfilled in a timely manner. Additionally, it is expected that the team lead will regularly perform routine lab work.

The candidate will be a key member in our production team and work closely with purification, inventory control, purchasing and planning areas. The individual will be involved with learning multiple processes and testing methods. The desired candidate must be a team-player who is organized and has strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to work in a very fast paced environment. The candidate must also be able to multitask, work independently and meet deadlines.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiarity with working in an industry laboratory setting by practicing and modeling good documentation and laboratory practices at all times (GDP/GLP)
• Familiarity with buffer and solution prep, including pH dependent buffers
• Lead and/or participate on project teams to design, develop, and continuously improve safety, quality, product, equipment, fixtures, and/or processes
• Operation of peristaltic pumps, pH meters, nephelometer, conductivity meter, and basic computing
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Problem Solving Functions

• Respond to and/or resolve recurring processing issues
• Develop and implement novel approaches to solving non-routine technical problems
• Conduct investigations, demonstrate strong technical and problem-solving skills, and excellent technical writing skills
• Assist with and perform investigations into process failures, NCRs, CAPAs, manufacturing issues, and document findings accordingly
• Work with Quality Control to resolve quality issues from internal and external (raw material or OEM) supplier/vendors.
  
  

Educational/Managerial Functions

• Support and provides training for manufacturing personnel on new processes and process improvements
• Document and update work instructions and SOPs, as needed to maintain and improve the production line
• Communicate information effectively through updates, reports, and summaries
• Track and report key performance indicators including safety, output, yields, quality, lead times, back orders, and delays, improving them to meet goals
  
  

Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience

• High School diploma/GED with 2 years of biotechnology industry experience OR
• Associate’s degree in Biotechnology, Life Science, or Biological Sciences
  
  

AND

• 1 year of direct experience in buffer making, operating pumps, and other small-medium sized laboratory equipment
• 1 year of experience with biotechnology-related manufacturing processes working under an ISO13485, GMP manufacturing environment, or similar standard (including GDP, GLP, and lab safety)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications – Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or other relevant field with 1-2 years of biotechnology industry experience
• 3+ years of experience leading small (5-10 people) teams in a biotech manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years of ISO13485 or Lab GMP work experience
• Experience designing, sourcing, selecting, installing, and qualifying liquid process handling equipment in order to facilitate process improvements
• Experience drafting and revising SOP’s
• Experience filing and investigating NC’s
• Experience with continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) methodologies such as DMAIC projects, visual management, value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, etc
  
  

The base salary range for this full-time position is $50,000 - 65,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.