QC Supervisor Job Description

QC Supervisor Job Description

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QC supervisor provides QC support for the review and approval of all cGMP documentation including policies/SOPs, analytical data, analytical test methods, analytical method transfer and validation protocols/reports, stability protocols/reports, specifications.

QC Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective QC supervisor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included QC supervisor job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies, , computer systems, software, HPLC and GC data systems, instrumentation, and updated compendia methodologies
Manage team to include interviewing, hiring, performance management, and goal setting
Work with Quality Systems to develop testing plans for new devices as requested
Participate as a member of the lab safety committee
Assure lab equipment is qualified, calibrated and within PM program
Responsible for identifying, alerting and proposing solutions to issues on instruments and/or test executions
Oversees all in-process and release activities for buffers, intermediates, and finished drug product
Responsible for all applicable QAD input associated with release of finished goods
Coordinates QC functions with operation activities and cross departmental staff
Ensures implementation and maintenance of quality systems, including but not limited to, SOP writing, deviations, technical report review and personnel training

QC Supervisor Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for QC Supervisor

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: QC, ISO, MPCR, CWI, III, NICET, ASCP, MT, LATG, ISTQB

Education for QC Supervisor

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the QC supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Chemistry, Science, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, Education, Biochemistry, Technical, Business, Chemical Engineering

Skills for QC Supervisor

Desired skills for QC supervisor include:

LIMS
Empower 3 experience for IPC and Chromatography group roles
GMP
QC analytical techniques
HPLC
Quality standards and practices
Analytical methodologies
Chromatography and divisional SOPs
GMPs
Instrumentation and method validation

Desired experience for QC supervisor includes:

Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine process/system issues using independent judgment, proven solving tools in all relate to microbiology including ECA and sterilization processes
Oversees and implements new testing methods including qualification and validation of test methods
Analyzes data, technical reports, deviations, OOS investigations and test results and provides conclusions and proposals for future directions
Manages non-exempt Quality Control staff
Five (5) plus years of relevant experience in Quality Control
Minimum of one to three (1-3) years in a leadership or supervisory position within Quality Control

QC Supervisor Examples

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QC Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a QC supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for QC supervisor
  • Supervises QC Analysts, distributes work load, and monitors progress
  • Supervises and performs product testing
  • Reviews test reports
  • Ensures QC Analysts receive proper training
  • Attends meetings to keep informed of manufacturing priorities
  • Ensures that safety standards are maintained
  • Investigates atypical test results as necessary
  • Performs personnel management functions including time sheet submissions, scheduling of vacations, personnel development, and performance evaluations
  • Responsible for all Safety and cGMP activities of associates working in the Quality Control Chemistry group
  • Supervises Early Phase molecules routine testing laboratory activities
Qualifications for QC supervisor
  • Knowledge and navigation skills of QC documentation required
  • Position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time
  • This position requires handling of laboratory chemicals
  • Must be able to qualify for 20/40 corrected vision
  • Requires BS/BA in Life Sciences or related field, MS preferred
  • Schedules work assignment and monitors direct reports progress
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QC Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a QC supervisor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for QC supervisor
  • Supports assay optimization and validation
  • Attends meetings to keep informed of manufacturing and clinical development needs and priorities, and provides analytical information and expertise
  • Ensures lab personnel receive proper and prompt training
  • Ensures that lab safety standards are maintained
  • Performs personnel management functions including monthly meeting with direct reports, weekly time sheet approval, scheduling of vacations, personnel development, and performance evaluations
  • Responsible for the Quality Management systems
  • Execute and maintain the quality module
  • Responsible for all material returns, and deciding disposition of returns
  • Resonsible for customer complaints, including resolution and corrective action
  • Responsible for all non-conforming material
Qualifications for QC supervisor
  • BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology, and 5+ years of relevant, progressive biotech or pharmaceutical laboratory experience
  • Perform daily laboratory testing
  • Other assigned responsibilities
  • Manufacturing Performance Reporting monthly – SQC for products
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field with 3+ years experience
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality standards required
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QC Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a QC supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for QC supervisor
  • To supervise compliance with EU/FDA guidelines within QC
  • To supervise Analytical Transfer and Suitability of Use for new products
  • A group of analysts while ensuring high cGMP and GLP standards are maintained and adherence to schedules and targets to meet regulatory and business requirements
  • Liaise with other departments within the organisation in order to complete tasks
  • Develop and retain employees through performance management
  • Employee relations, change, policy implementation, motivation, performance, discipline, appraisals, target setting, communications, occupational health & safety, training
  • Regulatory compliance through the creation and maintenance of programs for, training, SOPs and validation
  • Supervise and provide day to day direction and support for (three to ten) analysts, potentially across multiple shifts and functions (raw materials, in-process, finished goods, cleaning validations, or “project”)
  • Coordinate scheduling of laboratory work and procedures to support manufacturing needs, , raw materials, in-process, finished goods, cleaning validation, in process and stability testing along with management directed work
  • Drive process improvements, quality system improvements, cultural change
Qualifications for QC supervisor
  • Experience with TS 16949 Automotive Quality standard and it’s requirements, ie APQP/PPAP warrant submission ( FMEA design and production, process flowcharts, control plans, etc)
  • Experience with customers and Quality audits needed
  • Must have SAP knowledge
  • Previous Supervisory/TL/Tech Specialist Experience would be desirable
  • Experience of FDA/HPRA audits
  • Experience of leading project teams from an analytical perspective
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QC Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of QC supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for QC supervisor
  • Ensure the QC operations team meet and/or exceed performance standards and/or goals defined by management
  • Determine staff training needs, coordinate and provide appropriate training, certification, recertification and coaching
  • Manage the development and implementation of activities to maximize efficiency of staff and resources to support operational objectives
  • Supervises that all QC instruments / methods / equipment are adequately validated, maintained and calibrated
  • Provide support for new or localized material qualification and new product transfer
  • Assignment may include but not limited to overseeing processes such as non-conformance material, incoming and outgoing inspection, return material authorization, calibration, QC test to support release, characterization and stability testing of raw materials, production intermediates and final goods
  • Assists with execution of project plans and meets changing needs and requirements
  • Supports and ensures effective, cross-functional teams that accomplish project objectives on a prescribed schedule and with a prescribed budget
  • Coordinate with LCM Engineering to troubleshoot product performance issues
  • Ensuring employees have appropriate and realistic job goals
Qualifications for QC supervisor
  • Bachelors degree in a physical science related field with a minimum 5 years pharmaceutical laboratory experience
  • Minimum 1 year leadership experience preferred
  • Mastery with analytical techniques as pertaining to a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
  • In-depth understanding of cGMP regulations and FDA/USP/EP/BP/ICH/etc
  • Excellent working knowledge of all SOP’s related to the QC function general safety procedures associated with QC laboratory and pharmaceutical industry
  • Maintain regulatory compliance through the creation and maintenance of programs for laboratory testing, training, SOPs and validation
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QC Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of QC supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for QC supervisor
  • Conducting performance appraisals, including assessing how the employees have performed and how they can improve their performance
  • Developing performance improvement plans if employees’ performance is not adequate, and providing rewards for employee accomplishments
  • Maintains compliance of the HACI Operations Management System (OMS), current FAA and/or FAR requirements
  • Ensures aircraft are in compliance with design configuration and are in a safe condition for operation
  • Originates action to improve the performance and compliance within the Laboratory
  • Uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure the resultant impact on the operation of the Laboratory
  • Serve as subject matter expert on operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
  • Review and approve data packages for submission to QA for batch disposition
  • Displays the appropriate amount of energy and concentration to "stay with the job" and displays the versatility to accommodate changes that might be required to the schedule to ensure all work activities are completed as required
  • Supervises daily laboratory activities and personnel
Qualifications for QC supervisor
  • Must be able to wear personal protec
  • BS degree in a scientific/technical discipline
  • Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) a plus
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience leading a complex organization in a manufacturing setting with proven track record of successful performance
  • Experience developing organizational vision and supporting goals and objectives
  • Experience working with customers and internal/external stakeholders from different geographies

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