Senior Quality Control Laboratory Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Senior Quality Control Laboratory Manager, Hampshire

Client: SEC Life Sciences

Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Quality Control (QC) Laboratory

Location: Hampshire, UK

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead Quality Control lab operations in a high-output manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and managing lab personnel, equipment, and testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

QC Lab Operations:

1. Lead daily operations to ensure raw materials, mass, and finished goods meet specifications.
2. Oversee sample analysis, inventory, outsourced testing, documentation, and compliance checks.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally on test procedures, specification issues, and risk assessments.
4. Update SOPs and implement CAPAs based on trends and findings.

Testing & Data Review:

1. Approve test data and review sample records, calculations, and chromatograms.
2. Enter results into SAP/LIMS and manage release of materials and finished goods.
3. Oversee non-routine and microbiological testing.

Equipment Management:

1. Manage lab equipment procurement, qualification, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
2. Approve equipment validation documents and ensure regulatory compliance.

Compliance & Improvement:

1. Ensure adherence to GMPs, regulatory standards, and internal procedures.
2. Participate in audits and compliance programs.
3. Lead investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives using lab KPIs.
4. Align team objectives with quality strategy.
5. Mentor, train, and support development of lab staff.
6. Design and execute training programs for quality processes and compliance.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Experience:

1. 8+ years in QC leadership roles, ideally in microbiology or analytical chemistry within regulated industries.
2. Experience managing multiple labs in a cGMP environment.
3. Familiarity with regulatory audits, SOP development, and data integrity requirements.
4. Proficient in data analysis, Microsoft Office, electronic QMS, and SAP.

Skills:

1. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
2. Analytical thinker with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
3. Ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.