Manager, Quality Control

Scorpion Therapeutics; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Manager, Quality Control to lead QC staff and oversee daily laboratory operations in a regulated setting. You will train personnel, write performance reviews, and drive improvement across QC chemistry and microbiology.

Responsibilities include updating SOPs and methods, coordinating with senior management, and supporting regulatory audits. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in a relevant scientific field and experience in QC/regulated environments.
• Experience with GMP, pharmacopoeia, and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical testing/validation.
• Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and provide coaching.
• Experience writing and revising controlled documents (SOPs, methods, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage QC personnel: organize daily tasks, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and attend project team meetings.
• Write/implement changes to SOPs, software specs, methods, etc.
• Lead investigations and select methods to obtain analytical results.
• Provide QC Chemistry or Microbiology expertise and counsel, including regulatory audits.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in science/engineering

MS in science/engineering

PhD (optional/advantage)

Job description

Manager, Quality Control (QC) responsibilities:

• Manage QC personnel: organize/prioritize daily tasks, perform training, and write performance reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Attend project team meetings and address assigned items.
• Write/implement changes to controlled documents (SOPs, software specifications, methods, etc.).
• Follow technology changes; recommend and implement new technologies when appropriate.
• Lead/co-ordinate projects/initiatives and investigations requiring in-depth assessment and judgment.
• Select methods/techniques/evaluation criteria to obtain analytical results; exercise judgment within defined practices/policies.
• Provide broad-based QC Chemistry or Microbiology expertise and counsel.
• Provide leadership, management, training, and career coaching for QC staff.
• Perform data review, process trending, procedural updates; support qualification protocol writing.
• Manage/guidance/training for QC Team Leaders, Chemists, Microbiologists, and Technicians.
• Interact with senior management/executives across functional areas/divisions/customers.
• Participate in regulatory audits as required.
• Direct team activities to meet schedule, budget, and resource requirements.

Knowledge/skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective teamwork.
• Critical/creative thinking; independent work; strong organization and planning.
• In-depth GMP, pharmacopoeia, and regulatory requirements knowledge for pharmaceutical testing/validation.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills; knowledge of industry trends/conventions.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills.

Education & experience:

• 6+ years relevant industry experience with a BS; or 4+ years with an MS; or 0+ years with a PhD.
• Experience/knowledge of quality control in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Prior people management experience.
• Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical experience (plus).