Quality Control Scientist II (Alternative Shift)

Serán BioScience; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 4+ weeks

Retirement plan after 90 days

Health insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Serán BioScience in Bend, Oregon is seeking an experienced Quality Control Scientist II to support an extended manufacturing schedule and ensure manufacturing excellence through rigorous testing in a cGMP laboratory.

The role emphasizes in-process control methods, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration within QC teams, with a preferred 11:00 am–8:00 pm schedule (negotiable for swing shifts).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of dedicated lab experience.
• Requires 2 years of GMP experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to SOPs, cGMPs, Quality Manual and policies.
• Performs routine extractions for dissolution, assay and impurities testing.
• Operates analytical equipment (including HPLC) and manages data records.
• Conducts appearance testing, sampling, solution prep and pH measurements.
• Prepares stability tables and runs stability studies.
• Cleans lab, glassware and disposables, handles waste per procedures.
• Supports process improvement and non-routine projects.
• Performs peer review of routine testing as directed.
• Assists in investigating OOS results under guidance.
• Trains and mentors staff on processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates cross-functional support with QC teams.
• Duties may expand with company initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HPLC experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical instrumentation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Empower software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Empower

Job description

Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Quality Control Scientist II to support an extended manufacturing schedule. This role would support all testing functions for Quality Control, primarily focused on in-process control lab methods to ensure manufacturing excellence. The Scientist II needs to exhibit experience and confidence within a cGMP laboratory with proficiency in analytical equipment operations and data record management.

The preferred schedule of this role is 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday. Specific schedule is negotiable in support of manufacturing swing shift operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures, cGMPs, Quality Manual, and company policies
• Performs routine extractions for dissolution, assay, and impurities testing
• Performs routine testing using analytical equipment including but not limited to KFC, dissolution apparatus, water activity, FTIR, etc.
• Conducts appearance testing, raw materials sampling, solution preparation, and pH measurements
• Drafts stability tables, sets-up stability studies, logs-in samples and standards
• Cleans lab and glassware and disposes of analytical waste appropriately
• Participates in process improvement and other non-routine projects
• Conducts peer review of routine testing at the discretion of management
• Performs hypothesis testing or investigative work for OOS results under management and SME guidance
• Trains and mentors staff on established processes and procedures
• Demonstrates cross-functional support capabilities with other QC teams
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proven analytical instrumentation experience (preferably HPLC) with at least 1-2 years in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry laboratory
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the Company
• Follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Multitasks and adjusts priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and managing disruption and/or unexpected needs
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to keep leadership apprised of performance to timelines
• Experience with Empower preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated lab experience
• Requires 2 years of GMP experience

Physical Responsibility

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting while monitoring laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in‑person attendance.

Benefits

Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits Summary:

Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long‑term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701