QC Supervisor

Cranleigh Scientific; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Berkshire is looking for an experienced QC Supervisor to oversee the Quality Control team. This role requires managing QC operations, ensuring product compliance, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates have a degree in Biochemistry or a related field, significant QC lab experience, and a background in ELISA or immunoassay testing. Lead efforts to maintain high standards of quality and compliance while supporting team development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a QC lab, ideally within diagnostics, biotech, or biopharma manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with ELISA or immunoassay testing.
• Experience supervising or mentoring lab teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise QC Analysts, managing daily schedules and supporting individual development.
• Oversee QC testing of reagents, raw materials, and finished ELISA kits.
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance with SOPs, and adherence to GDP standards.
• Review and approve laboratory documentation, escalating issues where needed.
• Support investigations into deviations and non‑conformances.
• Maintain audit readiness and assist with internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the implementation of process improvements and digital tools.
• Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to support operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data integrity

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Science, or related discipline

Job description

QC Supervisor

Location : Berkshire (Onsite)

Salary : £40,000 – £50,000

Are you an experienced quality control professional looking to lead a team in a fast-paced diagnostic or biotech environment? We’re hiring a QC Supervisor for an onsite role based in Berkshire. This position offers the chance to lead routine testing operations, support product release, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance in a lab-based setting.

About the Role

As QC Supervisor, you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day activities of the Quality Control team, ensuring diagnostic products meet performance standards and are released on time. You’ll provide technical guidance, support the team’s development, and play a key role in upholding quality, safety, and compliance requirements across all QC workflows.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong laboratory background in ELISA or immunoassay testing, who enjoys leading people and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise QC Analysts, managing daily schedules and supporting individual development
• Oversee QC testing of reagents, raw materials, and finished ELISA kits
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance with SOPs, and adherence to GDP standards
• Review and approve laboratory documentation, escalating issues where needed
• Support investigations into deviations and non‑conformances
• Maintain audit readiness and assist with internal and external audits
• Contribute to the implementation of process improvements and digital tools (e.g., LIMS)
• Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to support operational continuity

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Science, or related discipline
• Substantial experience in a QC lab, ideally within diagnostics, biotech, or biopharma manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience with ELISA or immunoassay testing
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring lab teams
• A commitment to data integrity and continuous improvement

Why Apply?

You’ll be part of a supportive and quality‑focused environment where your leadership will help ensure reliable diagnostic products reach global markets. If you’re passionate about lab‑based quality work and people management, this could be your next step