Supervisor Quality Control
Scientific Protein Laboratories
Summary
The Supervisor, Quality Control leads quality oversight activities for the QC Chemistry laboratory. You will have a professional staff performing biological, chemical, and physical analysis on pharmaceutical products through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished. You will be responsible for results regarding product quality and conformance to regulations and quality policies.
Job description
You will plan and coordinate daily QC lab activities working in partnership with your colleagues in the organization. You will schedule workloads for your direct reports to meet testing and production requirements.
- Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while coordinating activities and maintaining 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, including Chromeloen, OMNIS, Labware, Master Control, and other related computer 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.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
This position is open to candidates with a range of relevant experience levels. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. Final job level and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, skills, and overall qualifications.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or several years of related experience.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of related or laboratory experience is required.
- Experience in biochemical, analytical, or related laboratory operations is preferred.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated or comparable regulated environment is required.
- Experience with eQMS and LIMS is required.
- Previous supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience is preferred. Candidates with extensive laboratory experience and demonstrated leadership potential may also be considered.
- Experience coaching employees, providing feedback, and supporting employee development is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, documentation practices, quality requirements, and compliance expectations is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are required.
- The ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain accountability, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or several years of related experience
- Minimum of 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-term Disability
- Health & Flexible Saving Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Advancement Opportunities
Company overview
Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL) is a leading global supplier of high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with over four decades of experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Founded in 1976 in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the company specializes in cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and is among the largest commercial suppliers of Heparin Sodium USP, Pancreatin USP, and Pancrelipase USP. SPL serves pharmaceutical, veterinary, and food industries worldwide, operating manufacturing facilities in both Waunakee, Wisconsin and Sioux City, Iowa. The company focuses on extracting, isolating, and purifying naturally-derived materials from animal and plant sources, with particular expertise in porcine-sourced starting materials. As a subsidiary of Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical since 2014, SPL maintains a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and quality assurance, operating strictly in accordance with FDA's cGMP requirements while providing comprehensive regulatory support to its global customer base.