Qiagen

Quality Control Manager

Qiagen • $105K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 8-10 years of experience in molecular biology, enzyme or reagent manufacturing, IVD, medical device, or biopharmaceutical environments.
  • 3-4 years of people leadership or laboratory management experience.
  • Proven experience in leading Quality Control testing and technical investigations in regulated settings.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 13485 quality systems and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Quality Control and Laboratory Operations team for testing molecular biology reagents.
  • Provide technical leadership and serve as the escalation point for enzyme and nuclease quality control.
  • Ensure timely execution and review of QC testing activities and laboratory documentation in compliance with ISO 13485.
  • Lead investigations related to deviations, nonconformances, and CAPA activities, driving root cause analysis.
  • Oversee method transfer, qualification, and validation activities for new product introductions.
  • Drive quality and operational excellence by analyzing performance metrics and implementing process improvements.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support product release and regulatory readiness.

Benefits

  • Bonus/Commission
  • Local benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Volunteer Day
  • Internal Academy (QIALearn)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Control Manager to lead Quality Control activities supporting enzymes, nucleases, oligonucleotides, buffers, and formulated molecular biology reagents. In this key leadership role, you will provide technical and operational oversight for laboratory operations in an ISO 13485-regulated environment, ensuring timely product testing, compliant laboratory practices, and reliable support of manufacturing and product release activities.

You will serve as the technical escalation point for enzyme and nuclease quality control, lead laboratory investigations, support validation and transfer activities, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure sustained compliance and uninterrupted product supply.

Your Tasks

- Lead and develop the Quality Control and Laboratory Operations team responsible for testing enzymes, nucleases, oligonucleotides, buffers, and formulated molecular biology reagents, ensuring safe, efficient, and inspection-ready laboratory operations.

- Provide technical leadership and serve as the escalation point for enzyme and nuclease quality control, supporting assay performance, troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure the timely execution and review of QC testing activities, batch release support, laboratory documentation, and data review in compliance with ISO 13485 requirements and data integrity standards.

- Lead and support investigations related to deviations, nonconformances, OOS/OOT results, complaints, and CAPA activities, driving effective root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.

- Oversee method transfer, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management activities to support new product introductions, product transfers, and ongoing manufacturing operations.

- Drive quality, compliance, and operational excellence by analyzing performance metrics, identifying trends, improving assay robustness, and implementing process improvements.

- Partner closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and external laboratories to support product release, regulatory readiness, and supply continuity.

- Manage laboratory resources, priorities, and capacity to meet business objectives while developing a high-performing team through coaching, training, and succession planning.

Your Profile

- Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree preferred.

- 8-10 years of experience in molecular biology, enzyme or reagent manufacturing, IVD, medical device, biopharmaceutical, or other regulated laboratory environments.

- 3-4 years of demonstrated people leadership or laboratory management experience.

- Proven experience leading Quality Control testing, technical investigations, and laboratory operations within a regulated environment.

- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 quality systems and regulated laboratory practices.

- Experience with deviations, CAPA, change control, validation, controlled documentation, and audit readiness activities.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer

  • Bonus/Commission


  • Local benefits


  • Referral Program


  • Volunteer Day


  • Internal Academy (QIALearn)


  • Employee Assistance Program


  • Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

About Qiagen

Qiagen is a biotechnology company that provides sample and assay technologies. The company's products are used in life sciences research, pharmaceutical development, and molecular diagnostics. Qiagen was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Venlo, Netherlands. The company operates in over 25 countries and has over 5,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about Qiagen
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$359.1 million
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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