Quality Control Manager

2025 Sept 25th Virtual Fair - Lief Labs

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related scientific field.
  • 8+ years of progressive laboratory experience in regulated environments.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, laboratory investigations, and quality systems.
  • Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 systems or audit support is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily QC and laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance and traceability of testing for materials and products.
  • Maintain laboratory compliance with cGMP and ISO/IEC standards.
  • Oversee investigations and problem-solving for lab results and deviations.
  • Champion continuous improvement in lab performance and team effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Key leadership role in protecting product quality and supporting operations.
  • Opportunity to work in a controlled GMP environment with strict quality standards.
  • Hands-on leadership focused on compliance and team development.
  • Engagement in cross-functional communication and continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Now Hiring: Quality Control Manager

What You'll Do
  • Lead daily QC and laboratory operations, including sample management, testing schedules, workflow prioritization, staffing, training, and team development.
  • Ensure testing and data review for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, and environmental samples are accurate, traceable, timely, and compliant.
  • Maintain laboratory compliance with applicable cGMP requirements, 21 CFR Part 111, USP expectations, approved procedures, customer requirements, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
  • Oversee laboratory investigations, out-of-specification results, deviations, method concerns, CAPA support, trend review, and technical problem solving.
  • Champion continuous improvement in laboratory turnaround time, documentation quality, method performance, equipment readiness, and overall team effectiveness.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive laboratory experience in dietary supplements, food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of laboratory supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, laboratory investigations, data integrity, controlled documentation, and quality systems.
  • Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory systems, method validation or verification, third-party laboratory oversight, or audit support is a plus.

Key Skills Required
  • Laboratory leadership, team development, coaching, and performance management
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 111, ISO/IEC 17025, USP requirements, and Good Documentation Practices
  • Analytical and microbiological testing oversight, method verification, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting
  • Data review, data integrity, ALCOA+ principles, laboratory investigations, OOS/OOT evaluation, deviations, CAPA, and root cause analysis
  • Laboratory equipment management, calibration, maintenance, qualification, and readiness
  • Cross-functional communication, audit readiness, risk-based decision making, prioritization, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

As our Quality Control Manager, you will play a key leadership role in protecting product quality, strengthening laboratory systems, and supporting the success of a fast-paced manufacturing operation. If you are a hands-on leader who combines technical expertise with sound judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to compliance, we invite you to bring your experience to our team.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 USD. Starting pay depends on job-related factors including market demands, experience, training, skills, and education.

Work Environment

This role is performed in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment with controlled facilities, documented processes, and strict quality and regulatory standards. Employees are expected to follow GMP procedures, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and support quality assurance practices. Some travel may be required, including local supplier, customer, warehouse, or business-related travel and occasional out-of-area travel as business needs require.

READY TO APPY!

If you are a quality control leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments, builds strong teams, and turns challenges into opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

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