Quality Control Lab Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific; Paisley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a senior QC leader to manage a multi-disciplinary quality control team in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment. You will implement analytical testing, method validation, and quality systems to ensure product excellence and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP readiness for audits, data integrity stewardship, CAPA management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and safe, high-quality

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience in regulated pharmaceutical/biotech QC.
• Experience leading QC lab teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA/ICH).

Responsibilities

• Lead a QUALITY Control team responsible for product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Implement analytical testing, method validation, and quality systems.
• Oversee testing operations including raw materials, in-process controls, and finished product release.
• Support data integrity and GMP compliance while mentoring and training team.
• Ensure laboratory readiness for regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality metrics and process improvements.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical testing

Data integrity

CAPA

Project management

MS Office

Regulatory inspections

Written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Lead a Quality Control team responsible for ensuring product excellence and regulatory compliance at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Implement analytical testing, method validation, and quality systems while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Oversee testing operations including raw materials, in-process controls, environmental monitoring, and finished product release. Support data integrity and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) while developing team members through mentoring and training. Ensure laboratory readiness for regulatory inspections and customer audits while improving operational efficiency through quality metrics and process improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry quality control
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field
• 5+ years of people management experience leading QC laboratory teams
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH)
• Strong understanding of analytical testing methods and laboratory operations
• Experience managing laboratory investigations, deviations, and CAPA processes
• Demonstrated success implementing and improving quality systems and processes
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data integrity requirements
• Leadership experience developing and mentoring staff
• Project management and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Proficiency with standard business software (MS Office) and quality systems
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Problem-solving skills and scientific decision-making abilities
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.