QC Lab Director: Lead Chemistry, Microbiology & cGMP

Quva; Bloomsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401k with company match

20+5 PLP paid days off + 8 holidays

Weekend/overtime opportunities with 2-

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quva seeks a Director of Quality Control Lab to lead day-to-day QC operations across production sites, ensuring cGMP compliance and safety. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, develop short/long-term goals, and serve as a technical expert in chemistry, microbiology, and method transfer.

The role requires 10 years in analytical labs and 5 years in management, with experience in pharmaceutical analytical methods development/validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with significant experience.
• 10 years analytical chemical/microbiology laboratory experience and 5 years in management.
• Pharmaceutical lab experience in analytical methods development and validation is expected.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Quality Control testing laboratories across production sites.
• Lead and develop teams; train staff; conduct performance reviews; set objectives.
• Prepare, review, and approve SOPs and Analytical Method Transfer protocols.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and company policies; operate labs safely.
• Oversee QC release testing and stability labs to ensure timely, compliant results.
• Provide expertise for investigations (lab, operations, cross-functional) and test/assay changes.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Microbiology

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

QA/QC

Education

B.S. in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Microbiology

Job description

Quva seeks a Director of Quality Control Lab to lead day-to-day QC operations across production sites, ensuring cGMP compliance and safety. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, develop short/long-term goals, and serve as a technical expert in chemistry, microbiology, and method transfer.

The role requires 10 years in analytical labs and 5 years in management, with experience in pharmaceutical analytical methods development/validation.