Job Description
The supervisor’s duties include staffing, employee coaching and development, performance management, training, and scheduling. In addition, the supervisor handles all production reporting for a functional group, timekeeping, on-call scheduling, and other duties assigned by the Manager. The supervisor is responsible for the activities of all laboratory personnel to ensure production according to our Standard Operating Procedures. The supervisor must also be cross-trained and train others in Cell Production. Will ensure coverage for employees due to vacations/sick time. The supervisor works in a team-based environment to manufacture cell products in the life sciences industry. Implement production and coordinate with the QC group for lot release. Actively participate in New Product Development and Introduction, process improvement, and team management and coordinate with other groups.
The Advanced Cell Systems Animal Cells Rodent (ARC) team at ThermoFisher is responsible for producing various primary tissue and organs-derived products, including rodent surgery and all aspects of hepatic cells isolation, embryonic neuron dissections, hippocampus, and cortex from the embryos (pregnant mice, rat, remove the uterus, dissect), and RNA. The team is multifaceted and fast-paced, relying on collaboration, multitasking, and communication within the larger organization. Therefore, we seek an upbeat individual with strong communication, technical, and operational skills to join the team. The candidate will be a specialist in manufacturing and will ensure the team follows SOPs and works in compliance with EH&S, Quality, and any other required manufacturing or company systems (E1, Agile, Trackwise, etc.). Under indirect supervision, responsible for generating high-quality products. Ability to identify and address quality issues and report to the supervisor any possible deviation from approved processes. Ability to use and troubleshoot processes in daily duties. They are directly involved in collateral activities such as Kaizen, 5S, inventory management, cycle counting, etc. Embrace a positive demeanor that leads to a healthy work environment and the development of a hard-working work team.
Essential Functions:
- Manages production supply chain, RM, WIP, and FG supply through E1 management systems.
- Advise the overall production (products and/or services) activities of the team to ensure on-time delivery of projects or products to customers
- Direct supervision and participation in production work, including cell culture, analytical methods, and reagent preparations.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of scientific principles and cellular biology.
- Provides support to team members, including presenting team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks
- Engages in the hiring processes and new team member training
- Supports department manager and performs management duties when manager is absent or out of office
- Answers team member questions, helps with team member problems, and is responsible for team member work for quality and guideline compliance
- Conduct 1:1 meetings and drive weekly prioritization discussions
- Performs performance reviews, merit and ICP activities.
- Conducts team meetings to update members on standard processes and continuing expectations.
Education/Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (Required) in Biology or related field
Experience with E1, Agile, Trackwise, Documentum as well as MS Office
1-2 Years of leadership experience
Proven experience working with rodents (surgery, hepatic cells' isolation, embryonic neuron dissections, hippocampus, and cortex from the embryos' isolation)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent Benefits!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) & 10 Paid Holidays
- 401K Plan - When you contribute, the company matches 100% of those dollars, up to 6% of your eligible pay
- Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Cambridge, Maryland
Full Time