Quality Control Manager

Fuse Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment in Brisbane seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to oversee GMP laboratory operations in radiopharmaceuticals, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and team performance in a regulated environment.

You will lead day-to-day QC lab activities, manage staff, ensure data integrity, implement LIMS and automation, and coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to stay audit-ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a regulated field (chemistry/biochem/pharma/radiochemistry) required.
• 8+ years in GMP environments with laboratory management experience.
• Strong GMP, data integrity and quality systems knowledge in pharma/biotech.
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy).
• Proven track record in regulatory audits/inspections.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations, focusing on testing, sample management, and release procedures.
• Drive staff leadership, training, and continuous development of QC personnel.
• Oversee analytical testing, deviations, investigations, and compliance with GMP and radiation safety standards.
• Implement and continuously improve laboratory systems, including LIMS and automation tools.
• Manage external laboratory relationships and outsourced activities.
• Support strategic projects such as technology transfers and validation initiatives.
• Maintain inspection readiness and facilitate internal and external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

GMP compliance

HPLC/analytical methods

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Radiochemistry, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Automation systems

Job description

Quality Control Manager

Seeking an experienced leader to oversee critical GMP laboratory operations at our Brisbane site. If you excel in driving compliance, continuous improvement, and team performance within a regulated environment, this role offers the scope to make a substantial impact on radiopharmaceutical quality and growth.

What you’ll gain:

• Lead a specialised, technical environment supporting clinical and commercial radiopharmaceutical production
• Directly influence laboratory modernisationand process optimisation initiatives
• Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams in a collaborative setting
• Play a pivotal role in inspection readiness and regulatory audits for a high-growth sector
• Manage a dedicated team within a high-stakes, site-based environment
• Contribute to innovative projects supporting early and late-stage development

Key responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations, focusing on testing, sample management, and release procedures
• Drive staff leadership, training, and continuously develop QC personnel
• Oversee analytical testing, deviations, investigations, and compliance with GMP and radiation safety standards
• Implement and continuously improve laboratory systems, including LIMS and automation tools
• Manage external laboratory relationships and outsourced activities
• Support strategic projects such as technology transfers and validation initiatives
• Maintain inspection readiness and facilitate internal and external audits

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Radiochemistry, or related field
• 8+ years in regulated GMP environments, with at least 3 years managing laboratory teams
• Strong understanding of GMP, data integrity, and quality systems in pharma or biotech
• Experience with analytical techniques like HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy
• Proven track record supporting regulatory audits and inspections
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Background in radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine, or radioactive materials
• Experience with LIMS, laboratory automation, or environmental monitoring
• Knowledge of Australian radiation safety and regulatory frameworks
• This role involves site-based shift work and hands‑on laboratory leadership.