Molecular Supervisor

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall supervision of cell line and molecular activities. Primary duties include scheduling and planning departmental functions, supervising the manufacture of components, maintaining adequate inventory of raw and in-process material, communicating production issues, training personnel, and ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. This position is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned by management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
1.Supervise processing of cell lines and molecular components, ensuring that all are manufactured according to Standard Operating Processes and maintain Quality System Requirement.
2.Demonstrate competency for all processing steps and procedures performed in the laboratory. Assist with completion of all daily activities and assume duties of Technicians in their absence if necessary.
3.Ensure all process documentation is accurate, legible, and completed in a timely manner.
4.Maintain proper aseptic procedures to ensure sterility requirements are met.
5.Maintain adequate inventories of raw materials and supplies to meet production. Request purchases of materials, disposable lab ware, small equipment, and general supplies as needed.
6.Maintain a clean and organized work area. Ensure a sanitary environment by enforcing strict adherence to aseptic technique and the disinfection program.
7.Report any production schedule, procedure or process in question, or personnel issues to the Production Manager.
8.Provide input on department process improvement through identification and introduction of ideas associated with cost reduction, equipment improvements and labor-saving opportunities.
9.Be an active participant in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring department employees.
10.Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings and annual performance evaluations for all employees to motivate, correct, and clearly define career paths.
11.Schedule and plan all departmental functions including production schedules, department personnel vacations/sick leave/overtime, employee responsibilities, and meetings to discuss production problems or new products.
12.Review and revise departmental documents to ensure procedures and work instructions are clearly defined and insure adherence to FDA & ISO Quality Systems
13.Interface with other departments involved in production when necessary for the purposes of communication and working towards solutions to production problems, labor management, and meeting all production schedules.
14.Other duties as assigned by Management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline, or an Associate degree with applicable experience.
•Experience in an ISO/FDA environment with prior Supervisory experience preferred.
•Experience in a BSL-2 laboratory preferred.
•Must be dependable, well organized, possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing.