QC External Lab Coordinator

Regeneron; Town of East Greenbush (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a QC External Lab Coordinator to support the daily operations of the QC External Testing group in accordance with SOPs and cGMP.

Located in Rensselaer, NY, this 1st shift role runs Monday–Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, coordinating CTLs and internal partners to ensure timely, compliant results. The position requires a scientific bachelor's degree and a preference for cGMP experience, with some on-call duties to support critical shipments or data entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field.
• Experience with cGMP is preferred.
• Occasions where you may be required to be on call during off-hours to support critical shipments or data entry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs) and internal partners (QC, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain).
• Lead cross-functional meetings to establish project timelines and drive issue resolution.
• Monitor CTL performance metrics, turnaround times, testing capacity, and schedule adherence; mitigate risks as needed.
• Review sample inventory in the LIMS and ensure sample integrity and tracking.
• Coordinate with external labs and Regeneron SMEs to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Ensure on-time shipment and data receipt of test results from CTLs.
• Provide technical support for invalid assays, deviations, OOS/OOT investigations.
• Initiate CAPAs and Change Controls; write and update SOPs; manage workflows in the document system.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs and identify process improvements.

Skills

On-call responsibilities

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are currently looking to fill a Quality Control (QC) External Lab Coordinator position. Regeneron successfully manufactures a range of biopharmaceuticals for patients worldwide, including our approved therapeutic proteins and those involved in clinical studies. Our QC External Testing Coordinators supports the daily operations of the QC External Testing group in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP regulations.

When & Where

• Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
• Work model: 1st shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm

Discover Your Role

• Serving as the primary operational liaison between Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs) and internal partners, including QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Leading cross-functional meetings with CTLs and internal partners to establish project timelines, discuss technical issues, supervise progress, and drive issue resolution.
• Monitoring CTL performance metrics, turnaround times, testing capacity, and schedule adherence; growing risks and implementing mitigation plans as appropriate.
• Using a sample tracking system (LIMS) to review sample inventory against samples sent and received by external laboratories to resolve accuracy and to maintain sample integrity.
• Coordinating activities between external laboratories and Regeneron subject matter experts (SMEs) to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Coordinating on-time shipment of samples to Contract Testing Labs.
• Coordinating receipt and entry of test data from Contract Testing Labs.
• Providing technical support as needed for invalid assays, deviations, OOS/OOT investigations.
• Initiating and completing CAPAs and Change Controls in accordance with site procedures.
• Writing new SOPs and updating existing SOPs as needed.
• Initiating and handling workflows in the electronic document management system.
• Ensuring that all work performed follows required regulatory requirements (e.g. cGMP), company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proactively identifying and implementing process improvements, lean initiatives.
• Performing other duties relevant to the position as required.

This Role Requires

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field)
• Experience with cGMP is preferred.
• Occasions where you may be required to be on call during off-hours (ex. weekends, holiday breaks) to support critical shipment or entry of results.
• Level is settled based on qualifications relevant to the role.

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Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:

• annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• equity awards
• pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• paid time off
• family support benefits

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

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Salary Range (hourly)

• $25.24 - $39.47