Supervisor Quality Control

Scientific Protein Laboratories•Waunakee, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and cGMP-compliant manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, is hiring a Supervisor, Quality Control at its Waunakee, Wisconsin location. The role leads quality oversight activities for the QC Chemistry laboratory, where staff perform biological, chemical, and physical analyses of pharmaceutical products throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming raw materials to finished products. The supervisor is accountable for results related to product quality and compliance with regulations and quality policies. The position plans and coordinates daily laboratory activities, schedules direct-report workloads to meet testing and production requirements, and leads, trains, coaches, and develops team members. It provides floor support to testing teams, addresses procedural gaps and corrective actions, and escalates issues as appropriate. The supervisor uses laboratory and business systems to support quality operations and documentation, and partners with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering on compliance issues, testing requirements, procedures, and controlled documentation. The role is open to candidates with a range of relevant experience. Final job level and compensation depend on the selected candidate’s education, experience, skills, and overall qualifications. A bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, or several years of related experience, is indicated. At least five years of related or laboratory experience and experience in a GMP-regulated or comparable regulated environment are required. Experience with eQMS and LIMS is also required. Salary is undisclosed.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, or several years of related experience.
At least 5 years of related or laboratory experience.
Experience in a GMP-regulated or comparable regulated environment.
Experience with eQMS and LIMS.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain accountability, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in biochemical, analytical, or related laboratory operations.
Previous supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience.
Extensive laboratory experience and demonstrated leadership potential may be considered.
Experience coaching employees, providing feedback, and supporting employee development.
Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, documentation practices, quality requirements, and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead quality oversight activities for the QC Chemistry laboratory.
Oversee biological, chemical, and physical analyses of pharmaceutical products throughout manufacturing, from incoming raw materials to finished products.
Be responsible for results related to product quality and conformance to regulations and quality policies.
Plan and coordinate daily QC laboratory activities in partnership with colleagues across the organization.
Schedule direct-report workloads to meet testing and production requirements.
Lead, train, coach, and develop team members.
Coordinate activities and maintain clear communication across personnel and departments.
Provide floor support to testing teams, identify procedural gaps, implement corrective actions, and escalate issues appropriately.
Use applicable laboratory and business systems to support quality operations and documentation.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve compliance issues, evaluate testing requirements, and maintain accurate procedures and controlled documentation.