About the Role
The QC Chemistry Supervisor is a hands-on role overseeing daily chemistry laboratory operations and personnel. This position coordinates laboratory throughput, compliance, and the stability program, while ensuring adherence to cGLP and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve required documentation in a cGMP 503B outsourcing facility.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Execute, supervise, and review in-process, development, validation, release, and stability testing.
- Review and approve release/stability specifications and stability protocols.
- Assist in the retrieval and compilation of quality metric data.
- Serve as the point of contact when the Quality Control Manager is unavailable.
- Design and implement personnel schedules to meet production needs and support training.
- Author, review, and/or approve laboratory documents, including protocols, reports, SOPs, test methods, technical documents, and risk assessments.
- Assist in the evaluation of new and existing analytical methods.
- Contribute to, support, and lead the writing of OOS/OOT and nonconformance investigations.
- Drive 5S and Lean projects.
- Support internal and external audits of the facility.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, cGMP, SOPs, and HSE regulations.
- Support junior analysts and chemists with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Work effectively as a team member to meet departmental objectives and share knowledge.
- Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science.
- 5 to 7 years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience.
- 1-3 years of Supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of FDA cGMP, CFR Parts 210 and 211, USP Chapters / Monographs, and ICH Guidelines.
- Knowledge of statistical tools and trending data analysis.
- Experience with trending and maintaining product stability.
- Experience in writing OOS/OOT and/or deviation investigations.
- Experience in Analytical Quality Control, method development, or a technical support function is desired.
- Proficiency using LIMS and electronic Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with HPLC and chromatographic data software.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Ability to adapt and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate professionally with management, clients, and vendors.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must be organized and flexible with an ability to handle multiple work assignments.
- Good conflict resolution abilities.
- Good interpersonal skills to foster a purposeful team culture.
Skills
- Chemistry
- Laboratory Analysis
- Stability Testing
- cGMP Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Documentation Review
- Method Development
- Method Validation
- OOS/OOT Investigations
- Nonconformance Investigations
- 5S
- Lean Projects
- Audits
- HSE Regulations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Statistical Tools
- Data Analysis
- LIMS
- Electronic Quality Management Systems
- HPLC
- Chromatographic Data Software
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Independent Work
- Professional Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Flexibility
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
Experience Level
- 5-7 years pharmaceutical laboratory experience
- 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science
