Quality Control Supervisor

QC Supervisor

Job description

We are now hiring a QC Supervisor to join our 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.
• 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.