Team Lead, Quality Control

From global research discoveries to clinical breakthroughs – our vision is to become the most influential life sciences company for researchers. If you are motivated by making a real impact to people’s life and have a desire to work in a passionate and diverse community, Abcam is the place for you.

Our culture is driven by our dedicated, agile and audacious community of professionals who are driven by a combined purpose and sense of belonging. We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the top 5 best places to work in the UK for two years running, as per Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Award.

Abcam is looking for a Quality Control, Team Lead to join our team. The goal of this product line is to deliver outstanding products to our customers and help Abcam achieve our aim of being the most influential company in life sciences by helping advance global understanding of biology and causes of disease, which, in turn, will drive new treatments and improved health.

Roles & Responsibilities

Generate protocols, reports and CoAs for protein production

Perform documented methods required for finished product quality testing

Review manufacturing documentation for process deviations

Communicate analyzed results in detailed written reports

Maintain archive of control sample inventory required for product testing

Must possess strong organization skills

Maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Comply with ISO9001:2015 Quality Standards.

Core competency at analyzing imaging data to draw conclusions about the efficacy of tested products

Ability to design experiments to test the efficacy of Abcam products

Ability to compare protocols and troubleshoot experimental design or execution in production of Abcam products

May be required to perform other duties as required/assigned

About you:

BS in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biological sciences, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

4 years of relevant experience with strong experience in the QC laboratories.

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of cGMP compliance, site and regulatory agency requirements and procedures.

Broad knowledge of QC laboratory operations and complex biologics assays, cell culture, and manufacturing operations.

Successful experience working with cross-functional project teams from Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production, Protein Sciences

Strong general laboratory and organizational skills, effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Experienced with utilizing multiple root cause analysis tools.

Creative problem solver.

Strong attention to detail required.

Interpersonal/facilitation skills with the ability to lead QC team.

ISO9001:2015 experience

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why we offer all kinds of ways to enable you and your loved ones to be well and live well. You can expect;

• A culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development. We provide a wide range of training opportunities, for both professional and personal development.
• The freedom to work in a way that works for you, with a focus on maximising productivity and innovation at work whilst reducing environmental impact.
• A performance-based share plan, inspiring and rewarding our people as we deliver Abcam’s strategy.
• Attractive and flexible package including 18 weeks full paid maternity leave and 6 weeks full paid paternity leave, increased holiday allowance over time and much more.

We offer a truly inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. This is underpinned by our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and our partnerships with WORK180 (endorsed employer for women) and MyGwork (LGBT professional community). All our positions are open as a Job Share, where two talented professionals can share the responsibility of a full time position. You can declare your interest in a job share role within the application form.

Abcam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effective January 1, 2022, all U.S.-based employees are required to be fully vaccinated including the booster shots, (once eligible) against COVID as a condition of employment at Abcam. Employees with a sincerely held religious belief and/or disability impacting their ability to obtain the COVID vaccine can request a reasonable accommodation.

If you’re interested in this particular role then we’d love to read your application.

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