What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Manager position at MilliporeSigma?
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Your Role
The QC Manager is responsible for overseeing quality control activities on St. Louis – North Campus to ensure that products are tested in accordance with established methods and specifications. This role manages testing protocols and is responsible for overall team performance, development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, while driving continuous improvement by addressing quality issues, lab efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with lead times. Furthermore, the QC Manager emphasizes timely reporting and adherence to regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily QC activities to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Apply strategies to identify and prevent quality deviations before they occur.
- In-depth knowledge of quality control methodologies, testing techniques, and data analysis used in molecular biology.
- Ability to align quality control processes with customer needs and expectations.
- Ensure QC activities meet customer requirements and product specifications.
- Allocate QC resources effectively, focusing on high-risk areas.
- Work with other departments to integrate QC processes seamlessly.
- Identify inefficiencies in QC operations and implement streamlined protocols.
- Guarantee all QC activities and processes comply with regulatory standards.
- Lead, develop, and train the QC team to foster a high-performance culture.
- Use data analytics to inform decisions and drive improvements in QC processes. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to QC activities.
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related Life Science degree
- Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in a quality leadership role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience of key quality control and/or quality assurance responsibilities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead teams
- Understanding or experience with ISO & FDA regulations, such as ISO 13485, MDSAP, IVDR, 21CFR820.
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