Pharma Quality Lab Supervisor: Lead, Improve Compliance

Regulatory Jobs; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (20–35 days)

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of materials and products while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP and related standards.

The role leads and develops laboratory personnel, drives data integrity, safety, and continuous improvement to support product quality and regulatory compliance in a penicillin manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a lab team in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Ability to implement testing standards and SOPs.
• Familiarity with QA and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and workflow control.
• Supervise safety measures and assist personnel.
• Ensure timely completion of all testing and protocols.
• Assist in implementing regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Monitor accuracy of records and documentation.
• Participate in initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensure staff training and staffing decisions.
• Prepare, review and revise SOPs and specs.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and internal audits are scheduled.

Skills

Lab supervision

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

Baxter is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of materials and products while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP and related standards.

The role leads and develops laboratory personnel, drives data integrity, safety, and continuous improvement to support product quality and regulatory compliance in a penicillin manufacturing environment.