Quality Control Supervisor - Cell Therapy (PM Shift)

Quality Control Supervisor - Cell Therapy (PM Shift)

Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX.

Available shift: Night shift 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM to ensure continuous quality control support. Shift differentials included for night shift and weekends.

The Quality Control Supervisor - Cell Therapy (PM Shift) will be responsible for supervision of Cell Therapy Quality Control (QC) third shift personnel, assays and equipment in support of the production, release, and distribution of Cell Therapy products. Works in cooperation with the Quality Assurance groups to ensure client methods are successfully executed in the QC lab for use in support of Cell Therapy Operations.

What you will get:

This is a competitive, hourly paid position. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Responsible for supervision of the Cell Therapy PM team. Acts as an advisor when determining how to meet schedules and/or resolving technical problems. 

• Reviews testing and laboratory records for accuracy and compliance with cGMP and Lonza policies and principles. 

• Partners with QC Cell Therapy manager and QC Cell Therapy Flow Cytometry supervisor to ensure adequate coverage for in-process control testing.  Testing includes manual and automated cell counts, hematology analysis, and flow cytometry. 

• Leads, mentors, and coaches staff through routine one-on-one meetings, team meetings, and effective performance management.  Sets and delivers on individual and team goals that support the department and site strategy. 

• Writes, reviews, and/or approves SOPs, sampling plans, protocols, and specifications. 

• Prepares responses to audits, deviations, out of specification/lab investigations, customer complaints, and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA).  Actively works to ensure responses are completed on-time and escalates roadblocks to completion and provides potential solutions. 

What we are looking for:

• Hours: 8:00 pm - 6:30 am, Wednesday - Saturday

• Bachelor's degree in related Science field of study.

• 5 - 10 years of experience in Cell Therapy.

• Advanced skills and experience in Quality Control.

• Demonstrated knowledge in biological, cell-based assays including flow cytometry. 

• Experience with method validation and technology transfer preferred.

• Develops training plans and performs identification and remediation of training gaps.

• Should possess knowledge of how to execute team methods/procedures and operate equipment.

• May need to support and/or execute analyst tasks on a non-routine basis.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.