QC Utilities & Raw Materials Team Lead
Eurofins•Rensselaer, NY
•$28 - $33•Onsite
About The Position
The QC Utilities & Raw Materials Team Lead is a hands-on leadership role supporting Quality Control operations within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position combines routine QC testing responsibilities with day-to-day team leadership, training coordination, and operational oversight for utilities and raw materials testing. The ideal candidate brings prior GMP laboratory experience, a strong testing background, and proven ability to support and guide junior staff while maintaining compliance, productivity, and data integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 1+ years of cGMP laboratory experience
- 1+ years of leadership or team lead experience
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, plan proactively, and work independently or collaboratively
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience with utilities or raw materials testing
- Experience using LIMS
- Prior work in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Perform QC Utilities and Raw Materials testing, including: pH
- Conductivity
- Nitrate identification
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
- Appearance testing
- Receive, handle, log, and dispose of samples in accordance with GMP requirements
- Calibrate and verify calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment prior to use
- Accurately document test results and investigate or escalate quality anomalies as needed
- Utilize LIMS for sample management, data entry, and documentation
- Maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and inventory; perform general laboratory housekeeping
- Comply with all applicable regulatory, safety, and data integrity standards
- Participate in required training and continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicate testing results, trends, and recommendations during group meetings
- Independently investigate quality deviations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Schedule testing activities on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Support, monitor, and coordinate the daily activities of the Utilities and Raw Materials QC team
- Assist with onboarding and training of new hires, including GMP-related responsibilities
- Coordinate and maintain training plans and competency documentation
- Perform peer review of analytical data and documentation
- Assist with scheduling, task allocation, and resource planning
- Support equipment maintenance and calibration coordination
- Participate in interviews and hiring activities, as needed
- Disseminate administrative and quality-related communications
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company values
- Meet or exceed quality, productivity, and compliance metrics
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
