Quality Control Supervisor

TWIST BIOSCIENCE; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Twist Bioscience in Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead daily QC operations, oversee product releases, and drive continuous improvement across our molecular biology testing methods.

In this hands-on role, you will build and mentor a team of QC associates while collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Engineering to maintain robust ISO 13485 and GMP compliance, and to implement data-driven quality metrics using LIMS and automated platforms.

Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology.
• 1+ year of industrial experience in QC or operations within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 13485 and GMP standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of molecular biology techniques and analytical tools.
• Hands-on experience with automated robotic systems and LIMS environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of Quality Control associates and manage daily QC product releases.
• Implement, maintain, and improve QC methods in the production laboratory.
• Ensure GMP, ISO 13485 compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Transfer new methods with R&D and work with LIMS systems for tracking and data analysis.
• Identify production and laboratory issues; troubleshoot and build quality metrics through statistical analysis.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

GMP compliance

ISO 13485

Data analysis

Education

BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology

Tools

LIMS

Robotics

Job description

Twist Bioscience is hiring a Quality Control Supervisor at our Wilsonville facility. You will lead daily QC operations, oversee product releases, and drive continuous improvement across our molecular biology testing methods. In this hands‑on role, you will build and mentor a team of QC associates while working cross‑functionally with R&D, Operations, and Engineering to maintain robust ISO 13485 and GMP compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operations & Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor a high‑performing team of Quality Control associates. Monitor and manage daily QC product releases generated by the factory, ensuring proper execution in a timely manner.
• Method Implementation & Improvement: Implement, maintain, and continuously improve QC methods in the production laboratory. Assist with documenting process improvement activities.
• Standards & Cross-Functional Alignment: Establish quality and reliability standards for materials, intermediates, products, and processes alongside Production, R&D, Marketing, and Engineering teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to set corporate quality standards, documentation, and SOPs.
• Technology & Method Transfer: Partner with R&D to transfer new methods and procedures into production, establishing robust protocols. Work with automated robotic platforms and LIMS systems for daily tracking and data analysis.
• Troubleshooting & Metrics: Proactively identify production and laboratory issues; troubleshoot complex problems across lab techniques, protocols, product handling, and equipment. Implement statistical analysis tools to build quality metrics for development and manufacturing processes.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare, track, and present product and process quality reports and trend analyses. Train manufacturing operators on SOPs for data processing. Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory agency requirements.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Education: BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 1+ years of industrial experience in Quality Control or Operations within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Quality & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles, including ISO 13485 and GMP standards.
• Laboratory & Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Cloning, Sequencing) and analytical tools (e.g., Spectroscopy, Gel Electrophoresis).
• Systems Proficiency: Hands‑on experience working with automated robotic systems and LIMS environments.
• Core Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems, apply statistical analysis, and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

As set forth in Twist Bioscience’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.