QC Lab Supervisor I

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

3d•$75,000 - $142,500

About The Position

The QC Lab Supervisor I organizes, administers, and supervises Lab Analysts and other laboratory employees, overseeing day-to-day operations with a priority on shop-floor presence and guidance from senior leaders. The role oversees chemical analysis and release of raw materials, in-process materials, and final products in compliance with quality criteria, deadlines, and cost expectations. It also manages laboratory support activities to ensure effective and efficient use of laboratory resources. The supervisor leads and develops a high-performing team, manages laboratory workflows and testing schedules, reviews and approves analytical data, supports investigations and corrective actions, and communicates QC metrics. The position helps maintain compliant procedures and audit readiness, supports laboratory equipment availability and maintenance, and manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. CT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific field such as Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology.
At least 2 years of QC laboratory experience.
Thorough scientific knowledge and technical expertise in chemistry, technical writing, investigations, analytical laboratory equipment, and laboratory operations.
General knowledge of cGMPs, compendia, and regulations.
Effective problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to foster an inclusive environment.
Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate work within the department and with other departments.
Ability to interpret the impact of laboratory data and determine appropriate, effective actions.
Ability to identify, develop, communicate, and follow through on corrective action plans to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team, including hiring, setting expectations, providing performance feedback, coaching, assisting with problem-solving, and handling employee matters.
Ensure the department has the appropriate talent and performance to meet business objectives; monitor training administration, identify training needs, and support team development.
Oversee laboratory operations, which may include raw materials, finished products, projects and validation samples, MEC, and stability samples.
Coordinate personnel and laboratory activity according to planning demands, and control testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with procedures and the laboratory testing schedule.
Identify test aspects or results requiring further attention and implement corrective actions.
Review and approve analytical data, potentially related to analytical product release depending on regional regulatory requirements.
Support laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification results, and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
Understand, communicate, and present QC metrics; attend and lead Tier meetings.
Ensure appropriate procedures are in place and QC activities comply with internal procedures, cGMP requirements, and applicable safety standards; assist with continuous improvement actions.
Assist analysts with analytical and microbial instrumentation; maintain instrument availability and capacity through timely preventive and repair maintenance and material qualifications.
Plan instrument needs and maintain technical and technological intelligence; apply corrections or corrective actions to mitigate recurring instrument failures.
Periodically inspect laboratory facilities for compliance with GMP and Good Laboratory Practices and maintain audit readiness; support supplier, internal, and regulatory audits when required.
Serve as backup for the Lab Manager when unavailable.
Generate and manage non-hazardous and hazardous waste in accordance with internal procedures and local and federal regulations.