Quality Control Team Leader (m/f/d)

Biosynth is a critical materials provider that secures the supply chains of the life science and pharmaceutical industries with global research, manufacturing and distribution facilities. With a unique research product portfolio of more than one million products and comprehensive manufacturing services, Biosynth has expertise and capabilities in the areas of complex chemicals, peptides and key biological products.

At its Berlin location, Biosynth GmbH carries out contract development and manufacturing in the field of bioconjugation and polymer-based administration of active ingredients.

We are looking for a QC Team Lead to support the QC Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations of the Quality Control team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and an interest in both lab work and team coordination.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• The QC Team Leader may effectively run several laboratory projects at a time including routine QC analysis on raw materials and finished products (including drug substance and drug products) as well as developing new methods.
• Daily routine will involve distribution of work and checking and releasing of data ensuring quality and reliability.
• Support and guide the QC team on daily tasks and workflows
• Communicate with other departments and check data for R&D and GMP sample release
• Manage QC documentation, SOPs, and QMS processes
• Maintain and support calibration and qualification of analytical equipment
• Carry out analytical testing using wet chemistry and instrumental techniques
• Develop and improve analytical methods for raw materials and products including its corresponding SOPs
• Mentor team members, monitor performance, and ensure accountability

Requirements

• BSc or higher degree in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry or related
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in an analytical (bio-)chemistry laboratory
• Experience in handling and analysing proteins and/or peptides and derivatives
• Proficient at analytical method development especially chromatographic methods
• Proven line management experience, especially in direct instruction of laboratory personnel
• Experience in the preparation of laboratory documents and documentation (e.g. analytical reports, work instructions, etc.)
• Good communication skills including competency and willingness to instruct skilled laboratory analysts in a cooperative manner
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, highly motivated to implement new and improve existing laboratory processes, willingness to continuously improve understanding of operating a GMP-compliant testing lab
• Strong analytical interpretation
• At least upper intermediate (≥ B2) language proficiency in German and English, both verbally and in writing
• Analytical techniques: HPLC, UV/VIS photometry, ELISA or microplate assays, IEF- and SDS-PAGE, MALDI-ToF-MS, and IR
• Trouble shooting of the analytical equipment
• Validation of analytical methods
• Experience with regulated lab (GMP/GXP or ISO 9001) standards

Biosynth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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