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. Biosynth AG is headquartered in Staad, Switzerland .
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
Essential Candidate Requirements
- BSc or higher degree in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry or related
- Extensive experience (7+ years) in an analytical chemistry laboratory
- Proficient at HPLC and method development
- Proven line management experience
- Experience in the preparation of appropriate supporting documentation
- Good communication skills including competency and willingness to instruct skilled laboratory analysts in a cooperative manner
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical interpretation
- Knowledge of COSHH and H&S
Desirable Candidate Requirements
- Analytical techniques: HPLC, TLC, UV/VIS photometry, ELISA or microplate assays, IEF- and SDS-PAGE, MALDI-ToF-MS, and IR
- Strong German language skills are highly desirable
- Knowledge in equipment requalification, calibration, servicing etc.
- Trouble shooting of the analytical equipment
- Validation of HPLC method
- Regulated lab (GMP/GXP or ISO 9001 standards)
About us
Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands. Bioconjugation projects are carried out in Germany, Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.
