Senior Manager, Quality Control

Overview

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality Control, to lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust quality control systems.  This Sr. Manager, QC will ensure every product meets stringent acceptance criteria and play a key role in shaping organizational policies.

Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop QC Team: Manage Quality Control scientific staff to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. Oversee the development and performance of the QC team, ensuring high service quality and operational efficiency. Provide decisive leadership in employment decisions, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and terminations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QC organization by optimizing technologies, implementing innovative work processes, and achieving cost reductions. Spearhead efforts to enhance QC processes through the optimization of technologies and the implementation of innovative work methods. Focus on achieving cost reductions while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Oversee Quality Documentation: Manage quality system documentation of records, forms, manuals, and instructions. Ensure the generation, approval, and maintenance of GMP documents. Oversee audits and testing to guarantee compliance with quality standards, and effectively communicate quality objectives to Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years' experience, including 4 or more years' supervisory experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles, GMP, ISO, and FDA regulations.
• Proven experience in managing quality control systems and documentation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative work processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in conducting audits and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Ability to provide guidance on SOPs, work instructions, and department policies.
• Expertise in supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities and troubleshooting existing products.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. 

We Invest in You 

• Health & Wellness: 
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D
  • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security: 
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development.  We're a mission focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, championing diversity and inclusivity. When you work at ATCC, you become a part of that mission, one we’ve committed to for almost 100 years. Shape the future of science with us. 

ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Salary : $135,000 - $155,000