Supervisor - Cleaning and Disinfection - 2nd Shift (Cleanroom and Contamination)

It’s an exciting time to join us!

The Andelyn Biosciences’ Contamination Control group is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as a Supervisor - Cleaning and Disinfection – 2nd Shift (Contamination Control).

The Supervisor - Cleaning and Disinfection – 2nd Shift (Contamination Control) will complete the principal duties and responsibilities outlined below. Working in collaboration with leadership and senior staff, the Lead will plan and oversee execution of critical cleanroom contamination control strategies. Key areas of oversight include cleaning and disinfection program, product / room changeover process, and contamination control program. Activities may include investigation of quality events, development, and management of corrective action / preventative action (CAPA), oversight of project timelines / tasks, review of cleaning documents, as well training and mentoring staff. The Supervisor will support efforts to deliver all products in a timely, compliant, and fiscally responsible fashion.

Schedule: Full-time (Benefits Eligible)  

Location:  Central Campus 

  575 Children's Crossroads

                 Columbus, OH 43205 

Under the guidance and direction of the Facility Operations Manager, essential functions of the Supervisor - Cleaning and Disinfection – 2nd Shift include at a minimum:

• Function as a working member of the cleaning and disinfection team.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management and Specialists to ensure cleaning and associated activities have oversight and support in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Enforcing procedures and controls related to cleanroom operations / contamination control and associates reporting practices – may include, but is not limited to, standard operating procedures, work instructions, technical protocols, and technical reports
• Participate in cross-functional quality event investigations
• Anticipate problems and remove obstacles to enable performance of daily tasks as assigned. Escalate problems or concerns.
• Review documentation daily, ensure production timelines are adhered to.
• Exercise discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility
• Demonstrate high level of integrity
• Maintain positive attitude
• Attention to detail in all job functions
• Performs in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques and requires training common experience or working knowledge related to the tasks performed
• Anticipating problems and removing obstacles to enable staff to perform tasks as assigned
• Work to specific measurable objectives requiring operational planning skill with little direct supervision
• Cultivate a diverse and collaborative team environment. Utilizes clear and concise communication to deliver high productivity and contribution to the success of department goals
• Developing and enforcing procedures and controls
• Approval of procedures established by junior staff
• Has budgetary responsibility
• Moderate travel required
• Frequent involvement in customer relations
• Significant responsibility for inspection outcomes
• Responsible for hiring, development and related personnel processes
• Mentoring and professional development of staff
• Exercise crucial people skills
• Ability to manage and influence people in direct and lateral support structure
• Have significant latitude for making decisions for their operational or functional unit
• Drives timelines and development through broad influence
• Minimal interaction with legal services
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must possess relevant four-year degree OR relevant Masters OR relevant PhD, background in the life sciences, biotechnology or gene therapy industries preferred
• Working knowledge of team function within the organization
• First-level leadership. Coordinates and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and adjust as priorities change.
• Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) including data interpretation and reporting
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Must possess a client-focused mindset in daily tasks
• Must possess prior experience handling confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• GxP, highly regulated or cleanroom experience preferred.

Minimum Physical Requirements 

• Sitting frequently
• Walking/Standing/Stooping occasionally
• Independently lifting up to 50 pounds
• Talking on phone or in person frequently
• Typing on a computer keyboard frequently
• Wearing aseptic gowning or other PPE regularly

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet  

Andelyn Biosciences is currently operating under Executive Order 14042 that requires that employees of federal contractors and its affiliates be vaccinated against COVID-19, with some limited exemptions under the law.  As Andelyn is both an affiliate and will be a federal contractor, proof of vaccination status will be required prior to first date of employment.  Religious and medical exemptions may be considered depending upon the specific job duties and in accordance with applicable federal guidelines.