Job description
We are now hiring a QC Supervisor to join our client's team on our site in North Dublin. The QC Supervisor is a key member of the Quality Control team, responsible for leading day-to-day quality control laboratory operations and ensuring effective support for QA, Technical Service, and Production in line with site schedules and targets. This role supervises a team of QC Chemists, reports to the QC Manager, and may act as deputy when required. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and cGMP standards.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily QC laboratory operations and ensure work is performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Support daily and weekly production schedules, including participation in Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings.
- Escalate laboratory, safety, equipment, process, and systems issues through the site escalation process as needed.
- Lead, coach, and develop QC staff to build capability, support performance, and strengthen succession planning.
- Ensure adequate laboratory coverage, timely sample management, and support for internal and external testing activities.
- Maintain high standards for documentation, data integrity, and timely completion of required records and reports.
- Oversee laboratory calibration, maintenance, and equipment utilization metrics.
- Deliver or coordinate training to ensure laboratory personnel are qualified, compliant, and effective in their roles.
- Promote cGMP, safety, housekeeping, and security compliance while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, support method and process development, and contribute to scientific studies and laboratory enhancements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a related Science discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant QC experience, including at least 2 years of direct supervisory experience or demonstrated staff mentoring.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, cGMP requirements, USP, FDA guidance, and QC laboratory practices.
- Experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory methods such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, FTIR, UV/Vis, wet chemistry, method validation, method transfer, and compendial verification.
- Proficiency with LIMS, Microsoft Office, TrackWise, EDOCS, and chromatographic software such as Empower, with strong scientific writing and troubleshooting skills.
