Job Title: QC Supervisor

Job Description

A QC Supervisor will lead a team of 6 QC Scientists who perform testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products. The QC Supervisor will oversee laboratory operations ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, perform scheduling, manage the team’s performance to ensure client deliverables are met, review and approve technical documents, and make decisions surrounding data interpretation and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, and supervise varying levels of analytical scientists, facilitating positive team member interaction and conflict resolution.
• Train and conduct performance management to support overall team success and individual team member career growth.
• Ensure cross-training of key roles.
• Interact professionally with colleagues, emulate role model leadership, collaborate with multiple departments, and support change management initiatives.
• Review and approve analytical data, stability protocols, reports, COAs, methods, and specifications.
• Author and review CAPAs, change controls, SOPs, deviations, Out of Specifications, training materials, and other documents as needed.
• Ensure good science and quality standards are maintained, including conducting thorough investigations, recognizing and reporting out-of-specification or unexpected results, and non-routine analytical and product issues.
• Interact with customers and auditors.
• Escalate project issues and risks to management in a timely manner and help drive resolutions.
• Drive process improvements to gain efficiencies.
• Ensure laboratory safety and cleanliness is maintained.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of proven experience in a GMP regulated environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with analytical techniques and required instrumentation (HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, UV, pH, Osmolality, cell-based bioassays, etc.).
• Knowledge of GMP regulations in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, pharmaceutical, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.
• 1 year of industry experience with leading or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of EMPOWER and MS Office and laboratory computer programs.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulations, ICH Guidance, and data integrity.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $48