QC Analytical Scientist Group Leader
About The Position
The QC Analytical Scientist Group Leader performs physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses of protein and small-molecule therapeutics, including independently operating analytical instruments such as RP-UPLC, RP-HPLC, and UV spectroscopy. The role prepares standards and samples, performs monthly laboratory equipment maintenance, and carries out other laboratory support activities, using knowledge of cGMP and LIMS. The position also supports scientists’ experiments in accordance with company protocols, methods, and procedures, and helps ensure GLP/GMP compliance, good documentation, safety practices, and an organized work environment. The Group Leader leads the team, schedules and trains employees in the client environment, ensures team coverage and performance, and handles administrative tasks related to team member growth and development. The role balances technical laboratory work with leadership responsibilities while fostering morale and teamwork and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or another related degree concentration, or equivalent directly related experience.
- 2–6 years of bioanalytical testing experience.
- Understanding of industry practices and standards.
- Knowledge of cGMP and LIMS.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with iCE CEX and similar separation methods.
- Laboratory supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses of protein and small-molecule therapeutics.
- Independently operate instrumentation, including RP-UPLC, RP-HPLC, and UV spectroscopy.
- Prepare samples and standards for analysis and run instrumentation with minimal supervision.
- Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment and other laboratory support activities.
- Support scientists’ experiments according to company protocols, methods, and procedures.
- Follow GLP/GMP and good documentation practices, including use of an electronic lab notebook.
- Help organize and clean the laboratory and work environment.
- Follow documentation and safety practices.
- Lead the team, schedule employees, and train them in the client environment.
- Ensure adherence to quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.
- Ensure team coverage and performance.
- Perform administrative tasks related to team member growth and development.
- Balance technical laboratory work with leadership responsibilities and foster morale and teamwork.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental options
- Vision options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
