Manager, Quality Control Lab

QuVa Pharma; Bloomsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 98,891 - 135,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

401k retirement program with company match

17 PTO days plus 8 paid holidays per year

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a Manager of Quality Control - Lab in Bloomsbury, New Jersey. This role is essential in managing daily lab activities, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will conduct tests, maintain records, and implement improvements to testing methods.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in quality assurance within a regulated industry. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, a consistent work schedule, and a competitive salary ranging from $98,891 to $135,975 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance /Laboratory/ cGMP / FDA regulated industry.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities in the lab including staff coaching.
• Test and release finished products for potency, endotoxin, and sterility.
• Write investigation reports for non-compliance results.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Laboratory management

Analytical testing

Coaching and developing staff

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS degree in chemistry, biology or related field

Job description

Our Manager Quality Control- Lab plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include managing daily activities, performance, coaching and developing staff, coordinating analytical activities including method transfers and stability testing, and performing release testing for analytical studies. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes.

What the Manager Quality Control -Lab Does Each Day:

• Test and Release Finished Product routinely for Commercial lots for Potency, Endotoxin, and Sterility.
• Maintain accurate and complete notebook records for all method validation and investigational studies in accordance with SOPs, cGMP, and current GdP.
• Implement improvements to analytical test methods or to instrumentation.
• Write investigation report for OOS for Sterility results.
• Provide quality oversight of Laboratory.
• Responsible for assigned testing and work from beginning to end with minimal supervision.
• Write SOPs and follow policy, procedure and applicable government regulations, such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), DEA compliance, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Communicate with Operation for Scheduling the QC Samples.
• Ensure that analytical methods are validated as efficiently as possible to ensure business milestones are met.
• Provide technical support on an as-needed basis as directed by Director of the Laboratories.
• Manage the budget for the Labs.
• Ensure testing is conducted in a safe manner including proper PPE and ventilation; any safety issue must be brought to the attention of the Director immediately.

Our Most Successful Manager Quality Control- Lab:

• Has a sense of urgency, accountability and resourcefulness (e.g., work in a changing environment).
• Is a self-starter and independent learner.
• Promotes active listening with team members; contributes appropriately to conversations; has strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with other departments within the organization and with people at all levels of the organization.
• Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects; improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform.

Minimum Requirements for this Role:

• BS. or M.S. degree in chemistry, biology or related field required.
• 5 years prior experience in Quality Assurance /Laboratory/ cGMP / FDA regulated industry.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• 18+ years of age.
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:

• Prior experience in Quality Assurance /Laboratory/ cGMP / FDA regulated industry.

Benefits of Working at Quva:

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision.
• 401k retirement program with company match.
• 5 paid PLP and 17 PTO days off plus 8 paid holidays per year.
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice.
• National, industry‑leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities.
• The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below.
• Range: $98,891 - $135,975 Annually.
• This role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus, subject to program terms and guidelines.

About Quva:

Quva provides industry-leading health‑system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI‑based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy. Quva Pharma's multiple production facilities and industry‑first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready‑to‑administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva BrightStream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more. Quva's overall progressive and integrated platform helps health‑systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest‑quality patient care.

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Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quva's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is "at will."

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