Quality Control Supervisor

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics in Berkshire is seeking a QC Supervisor to lead the Quality Control team in a fast-paced lab environment. The role focuses on ensuring ELISA-based diagnostics meet performance standards and are released on time, while upholding quality, safety, and GDP compliance.

You will oversee daily QC operations, support investigations into deviations, and partner with R&D/Manufacturing to implement improvements and digital tools such as LIMS.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Data integrity

Process improvement

Education

Biochemistry

Immunology

Biomedical Science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

QC Supervisor

Location: Berkshire (Onsite)

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.