QC Sample Management Supervisor
Fujifilm
**Position Overview**
TheSample ManagementSupervisor, under general direction, willbe responsible forperforming routine and non-routine support of samplessubmittedto the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory. This position works as part of the Sample Management team to manage the receipt, organization, and inventory of samples from manufacturing, clients, other Fujifilm facilities, and third parties. The Sample ManagementSupervisorarrangesample shipments for outsource testing and shipments to clients or other facilities and controls dispensing of samples for testing.
**Company Overview**
The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki.
College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.
**Job Description**
**Essential Functions:**
+ Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), otherrelated Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and other site procedure documents (such as Chemical Hygiene Plan, SDS sheets).
+ Performs a variety of inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, labeling inventory, transport, check-out, aliquot creation, etc.) for samples, critical reagents, reference materials, and other submissions to team.
+ Perform shipments to external testing facilities, other Fujifilm sites, and clients.
+ Responsibleensuringcompletion ofcleaning Sample Management laboratories and stocking with necessary supplies.
+ Stability coordinationinassistingwith pulls and/or aliquoting.
+ Preparesample management metrics.
+ Oversee implementation and progress ofobjectivescreated by senior/upper management.
+ Lead implementation and track progress of group projects.
+ Performs deviation management for sample management group, including identifying preventative and corrective actions.
+ Identifyprocess improvements andassistin implementation of improvements.
+ Establish, review, and update GMP documentation as needed.
+ Ensuring all needed samples are entered in to site LIMS (ex.SmartQC)
+ Organizes schedules and supervises resources for the team to support site operations.
+ Lead team and department meetings.
+ Interface with current and potential clients as well as interfaces with investigators during internal and external inspections/audits.
+ Open and track necessary change controls.
+ Discuss inventory requests with Project Managers, Stability Coordinators, and QC Project Coordinators
+ Supervise and lead QC Sample Management staff, including hiring, firing, coaching, mentoring, and performance management functions.
+ Ability to work cross functionally with other Quality Control groups, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Project management to meet project and program timelines.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Required Skills & Abilities:**
+ Leadership skills: Proven ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team towards achieving goals.
+ Compliance with policies: Understanding and adherence of company policies and procedures.
+ Employee development: Experience in coaching, mentoring, and training team members to enhance their performance.
+ Performance Management: Proven ability to setcleatexpectations,monitorprogress, and provide constructive feedback.
+ Problem-solving skills: Capacity to analyze issues,identifysolutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.
+ Ability to provide and receive constructivefeedback.
+ Delegation skills: Ability to effectively assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their strengths.
+ Ability tomaintaindetailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according toSOP’s.
+ Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively convey information and expectations to team members.
+ Team Management Experience:Demonstratedexperience managing and overseeing the performance of a team.
+ Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the industry practices and relevant regulations.
+ Ability to evolve and adapt tonew technologiesto include electronic planning tools and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
+ On-site attendance.
**Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required to:
+ Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, andstretching.
+ Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient tooperatea keyboard, photocopies, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment asrequired.
+ Ability to sit forlong periodsto work on acomputer.
+ Lift upto 15lbsregularly and up to 30lbson occasion
+ Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, mists, and dusts, and other hazardous materials
+ Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specializedclothingincluding laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt) andappropriate shoesrequiredin most areas associated with this position
+ Hand dexterity tooperatepipettes for performing aliquotprocedures.
**Preferred Q** **u** **a** **li** **f** **i** **c** **a** **t** **io** **n** **s:**
+ High School Diploma or GED, AND at least seven (7) years of relevant GMP Experience OR;
+ Associate’s degree preferably in Biochemistry, Chemistry,Biologyor related field AND at least Five (4) years of relevant GMP Experienceand four (4) years of supervisory experience.
+ Bachelor’s degree preferably in Biochemistry, Chemistry,Biologyor related field AND at least three (2) years of relevant GMP Experienceand two (2) years of supervisory experience.
+ Master’s degree preferably in Biochemistry, Chemistry,Biologyor related fieldAND at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
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**EEO Information**
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
**ADA Information**
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).
**Job Locations** _US-TX-College Station_
**Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(2/3/2025 9:40 AM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2025-33251_
**_Category_** _Quality Control_
**_Company (Portal Searching)_** _FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies_
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