Supervisor, QC
About The Position
The Supervisor, Quality Control oversees the Quality Control Chemistry Laboratory and Oligonucleotide Quality Control Analytics Laboratory, supporting high-throughput oligonucleotide testing and production activities within regulated quality systems. This people-management role provides strategic team leadership, coordinates priorities across Quality Control, Manufacturing, Research and Development, and Quality, and promotes consistent operations across laboratory teams. It develops staff, plans capacity and cross-training, and supports resource allocation, investigations, and continuous improvement. The position oversees analytical testing of chemical products and oligonucleotides, reviews results against specifications and customer requirements, and supports product-disposition recommendations. It ensures compliant testing and documentation practices, supports investigations and technical decisions, and partners with internal stakeholders to align schedules, deadlines, results, and quality expectations. The role also maintains laboratory safety and oversees the safe handling and disposal of samples, reagents, hazardous materials, and waste. The work is primarily in a laboratory and office environment, with regular exposure to manufacturing areas and moderate to loud noise. The position involves potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, materials, and waste, requiring appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment. Periodic travel to customer, vendor, or company sites may be required, less than 20%. The scheduled hours are Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM PT.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- Hands-on laboratory experience in a regulated Quality Control environment, with demonstrated ability to lead laboratory priorities and staff.
- Working knowledge of analytical testing for chemical products and oligonucleotides.
- Proficiency operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-performance liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, spectrophotometers, DNA synthesizers, pH meters, and related laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Documentation Practice, and laboratory testing documentation expectations.
- Ability to review analytical results against specifications and customer requirements and support scientifically sound technical decisions.
- Experience supporting investigations, deviations, risk assessments, process improvements, and technical summary reports.
- Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling, laboratory safety, personal protective equipment, waste management, and applicable compliance practices.
- Ability to schedule and prioritize analytical work, manage multiple tasks, and communicate deadlines and results to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop Quality Control staff while promoting consistency, accountability, and safe work practices.
- Current U.S. work authorization; the company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced experience with high-performance liquid chromatography and Quality Control testing in an industry laboratory.
- Proficiency with laboratory and business software such as FileMaker Pro, MassLynx, Empower, IFS, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in Good Manufacturing Practice, ISO 9001, or ISO 13485 environments.
- Proven success in mentoring, project management, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of hazardous chemical safety and laboratory compliance.
- Ability to demonstrate LGC’s core value behaviours: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
- Strategic and developmental leadership style that promotes growth, accountability, and cross-team consistency.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy; clear verbal and written communication; critical thinking and problem-solving; ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment; proactive, independent, and flexible approach; and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple Quality Control laboratory teams and functional areas.
- Assign work, establish priorities, train and mentor staff, support recruiting and succession planning, and evaluate team performance.
- Develop mid-term capacity, cross-training, and resource-allocation strategies aligned with production needs.
- Oversee analytical testing of chemical products and oligonucleotides using relevant laboratory equipment.
- Review analytical results against specifications and customer requirements and support product-disposition recommendations.
- Oversee investigations, deviation support, risk assessments, technical decisions, and summary reporting across Quality Control operations.
- Ensure compliant documentation and testing practices under applicable Good Documentation Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Research and Development, Quality, and internal customers to align testing schedules, deadlines, results, and quality expectations.
- Author, review, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, safety documentation, and Quality Control records.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen safety, efficiency, documentation accuracy, laboratory organization, and operational performance.
- Ensure safe handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of samples, reagents, hazardous materials, and waste in accordance with training and policy.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by management to meet business needs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a strong bonus program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
- FSA/HSA pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care.
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Pet insurance.
- Eight weeks of parental leave for qualifying life events.
- Monthly town hall meetings, employee recognition program, companywide social events, and frequent catered lunches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
