QC Lab Supervisor

Brightwater Recruitment; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Ireland is seeking a QC Lab Supervisor to lead laboratory operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in QC laboratories, strong expertise in HPLC and GC, and demonstrated leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in QC laboratories within the Irish pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong expertise in HPLC and GC with validation and protocol writing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with prior experience supervising or mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day QC laboratory operations for accurate testing results.
• Lead preparation and review of validation protocols and compliance documentation.
• Mentor and develop QC analysts, fostering a quality culture.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Method validation

Analytical troubleshooting

Data integrity

Leadership

Tools

LIMS

CSV compliance

Job description

QC Lab Supervisor – Pharma Industry

About the Company

Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organisation with a proven track record in Oral Solid Dosage manufacturing. They offer a collaborative and high-performing environment where technical expertise and leadership are valued and rewarded.

About the Position

This senior QC role is designed for an experienced professional who can take ownership of laboratory operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide technical leadership. You’ll lead a team of QC analysts, oversee complex testing methods, and play a key role in supporting product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day QC laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing results.
• Provide technical expertise in HPLC, GC, method validation, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Lead the preparation and review of validation protocols, reports, SOPs, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance activities.
• Manage data integrity processes, including LIMS and CSV compliance.
• Ensure QC operations meet GMP standards and inspection readiness requirements.
• Mentor and develop QC analysts, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and product release timelines.

Experience/Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in QC laboratories within the Irish pharmaceutical sector, ideally in Oral Solid Dosage.
• Strong expertise in HPLC and GC, with proven experience in method validation and protocol/report writing.
• Solid knowledge of CSV, instrument qualification, and LIMS systems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with prior experience supervising or mentoring QC teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish and international pharma regulations (GMP, GLP, ICH).
• Experience working in MNC environments preferred.

Remuneration Package

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is available for the successful candidate, along with strong career development opportunities in a progressive organisation.