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Lead Biochemist – Quality Control

Indianapolis, IN, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead bioassay testing, cell culture operations, and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance and developing the lab team.

Role type

Senior IC biochemist (quality control)

Builds

Bioassay data, qualified instruments, compliant lab operations

Domain

Life sciences / Pharmaceutical testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Bioassay execution, cell passage handling, media/buffer preparation, equipment calibration, sanitization, data entry and verification, deviation investigation, change control, instrument troubleshooting, team coaching, workflow monitoring, performance reviews, training management, succession planning, business directive implementation, operational improvement

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Perform bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep, equipment calibrations, and sanitization; Enter and verify data, review qualification protocols and logbook entries, and perform second-person verification; Troubleshoot instrument-related issues and act as a technical resource; Coach and develop team members, monitor workflow to meet turnaround times, conduct performance reviews, and manage training and succession planning; Work closely with leadership and clients to implement business directives and drive operational improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties

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