QC Team Leader

Argenta; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health technology company in Dundee is seeking a QC Team Leader to oversee compliance and quality in manufacturing processes. The role involves providing leadership, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring adherence to GMP standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant science field and experience in leading QC teams. This position offers an opportunity for continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading and developing a team of QC analysts.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Global Pharmaceutical Regulations.
• Expertise in chemistry and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to analysts.
• Ensure timely review and approval of QC testing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical method development

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Resource management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry; Pharmacy; Biology)

Tools

Chromatography systems/software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Overview

Argenta was founded in 2006 by a New Zealand chemist with an entrepreneurial mind. Our vision is to touch lives worldwide through the creation, development and production of the best animal health technologies and products. Our vision and our people are unique and are the key to our success to date. We have a global presence with locations in New Zealand, the United States, UK and Europe.

About the role: As QC Team Leader you will play an important role within your team, developing your technical expertise to support our manufacturing business ensuring raw materials, finished products and stability are tested to meet the highest level of quality standards and business requirements. Your development over time will bring a varied role, performing analysis, completing investigations, and validation testing activities. You'd be a key contributor supporting your team to close a number of team actions relating to CAPA/LIRs and change control/audit actions/SOP and method updates.

Experience

• Pharmaceutical, laboratory or related environment awareness

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Health and Safety by adhering to policies, reporting incidents, identifying risks, and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Support the Head of QC in cultivating a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement (GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, Housekeeping).
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to analysts, including training, coaching, development, mentorship, and ongoing performance management.
• Oversee the QC analysts' day-to-day operations.
• Ensure timely review and approval of QC testing across raw materials, in-process, finished products, stability, and validation samples.
• Oversee the closure of CAPAs, incidents, change controls, audits, SOPs, and method updates.
• Manage laboratory systems and processes to maintain efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in client and project meetings, ensuring seamless process management and timely invoicing.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling, including 12-week visibility and timely completion of PQRs.
• Ensure effective stability sample management and documentation.
• Drive adherence to SOPs, GMP standards, and company policies.
• Deliver on-site KPIs across Customer Service, Stability, HSE, Quality, and Financial metrics.
• Provide timely client feedback and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Promote team development through coaching, training, and encouraging adaptability.

You will have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry; Pharmacy; Biology) or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of leading and developing a team of QC analysts
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Global Pharmaceutical Regulations
• Expertise in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and chromatography systems/software.
• Proficiency in analytical method development, transfer, and technical documentation (e.g., SOPs, reports).
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and resource management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor, multitask, and adapt to evolving priorities.
• High energy, accountability, and alignment with company values.