What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Team Lead position at Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting?
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is looking for a HPLC & GC expert, Quality Control Chemistry Team Lead to support their QC department. This role is perfect for an experienced chemist ready to step into a leadership role, acting as the backup to the Senior Manager while staying hands-on in the lab.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead for a team of chemists, ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations and meeting QC cycle times.
- Troubleshoot methods, equipment, and analytical issues, especially with HPLC, GC, GPC, and other analytical instruments.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis for complex issues, implementing effective preventative measures and improvements.
- Act as a mentor and coach to junior chemists, providing training and technical guidance.
- Write and review test methods, reports, deviations, lab investigations, and validation protocols.
- Facilitate communication and resource planning during shift handovers in the absence of the supervisor.
- Lead and contribute to improvement projects to enhance laboratory efficiency and performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
- 5-8 years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience
- Proficiency with HPLC, GC, and related analytical instruments (GPC, DSC, FTIR, Karl Fischer titrator, particle size analysis, etc.).
- Experience with chromatographic data acquisition software (Empower), LIMS, SAP, and TrackWise.
- Knowledge of statistical concepts for calibration and interpretation of results.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chemist to take on a leadership role while remaining actively involved in lab work. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, apply today.
Salary : $80,000 - $93,000
