Supervisor - Flow Cytometry

QC Analytical Supervisor

Fantastic QC Analytical Supervisor opportunity with a growing Cell & Therapy Organization! This person must specialize in flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA assays and have experience managing associates!

Position Summary

The QC Analytical Supervisor will organize, and direct staff to meet and exceed cGMP requirements, and establish KPI's, while adhering to quality control and technical standards. This role will also provide oversight of day to day activities including adjustment of workflow, test performance, and quality compliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Below is the summary of the role responsibilities. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned with or without notice.

Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements by enforcing a quality culture throughout the department.

Schedules and monitors daily operation of department based on projected client demands.

Conducts routine walkthroughs of the facility to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality practices.

Approval of investigations and documentation of non-confirming events and OOS.

Recommends process improvements to achieve greater efficiency within the department and between sites.

Participates in department and cross functional meetings.

Maintains audit readiness within the department by ensuring proper training of staff, reviewing documentation, and ensuring laboratory cleanliness.

Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure proper sampling, reporting, and resolution of questions and concerns.

Manages projects and leads initiatives in the workplace. Organizes resources, people, and activities; and ensures collaboration and the achievement of project and function goals and targets. Ensures effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services, products and / or programs.

Builds and manages a multi-sector workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures staff are recruited and selected using merit principles. Ensures tasks are appropriately delegated and completed by monitoring performance against predetermined standards and requirements and holding staff accountable for meeting expectations. Trains and develops staff, provides constructive performance feedback and appraisals, and takes appropriate corrective action to address performance and conduct issues.

Promotes efforts aimed at improving current business processes through a culture that fosters continuous improvement and innovation. Identifies and implements improvements and innovations that increase efficiency and enhance work quality. Promotes ongoing development of staff and takes initiative to assess and self-develop supervisory competencies.

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Exercises good judgment and makes effective, sound, timely and informed decisions. Seeks to identify, analyze, and resolve problems effectively. Builds and maintains relationships Strong collaborative and influencing skills and ability to work well in a matrixed environment with internal and external stakeholders. Communicates effectively. Uses appropriate modes and media, targeting the amount, level of detail, and content of the information to the needs of the audience. Prepares clear, concise, and well-organized written documents and oral presentations. Conveys information clearly, confidently, and with the proper tone. Facilitates open communication. Uses discretion and demonstrates sensitivity to confidentiality concerns. Listens effectively and provides appropriate feedback. Fosters continuous improvement and innovation. Displays and fosters integrity and honesty through the promotion of mutual trust and respect, demonstrates and fosters high ethical standards, and treats others fairly and ethically. Supervises and manages performance. Manages projects and functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Determines staffing levels; recruits, interviews, selects, hires, and employs appropriate number of employees. Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Coaches, mentors, and develops staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. Empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegates responsibility and holds staff accountable by providing regular feedback. Fosters teamwork and cohesiveness among department members; expeditiously initiates conflict resolution when issues arise. Creates a workplace culture that is consistent with the mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization. Leads employees using a performance management and development processes to include goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science or relevant field; Minimum of 7+ years of experience with analytical laboratory or within the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent. Strong knowledge of FDA and EU regulatory standards. cGMP experience required. Strong knowledge of analytical test methods and philosophies. Strong knowledge of quality systems and ability to interpret Quality standards of implementation and review. Proficient with computer software with MS Office and LIMS.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $51.59 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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