Lead Biochemist – Quality Control

Job Summary:
Support bioassay testing and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
Lab Operations:
Perform bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep, equipment calibrations, and sanitization.
Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
Documentation & Compliance:
Enter and verify data, review qualification protocols and logbook entries, and perform second-person verification.
Support deviation investigations and change controls.
Technical Support:
Troubleshoot instrument-related issues and act as a technical resource for equipment.
Interact with customers, vendors, and support groups to resolve qualification and operational issues.
Team Leadership:
Coach and develop team members, monitor workflow to meet turnaround times (TAT), conduct performance reviews, and manage training and succession planning.
Collaboration & Strategy:
Work closely with leadership and clients to implement business directives and drive operational improvements.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics) or related field
4+ years of relevant lab experience (bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep)
Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or need for sponsorship.
Technical & Scientific Skills:
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn new techniques, troubleshoot instruments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience with equipment qualification, maintenance, and documentation.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Proven leadership with a focus on team development, engagement, morale, and retention.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Communication & Work Style:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse skill levels.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset.
Strong focus on quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Compliance & Documentation:
Ability to maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No