QC Lab Supervisor I

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Chicago is seeking a QC Lab Supervisor I to lead a team of Lab Analysts and oversee daily operations, ensuring timely and compliant release of raw materials, in‑process, and finished products. The role emphasizes prioritizing shop floor presence and guiding from senior leadership.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a science field, 2+ years of QC Lab experience, and strong cGMP knowledge. Monday–Friday, 2pm–10:30pm CT; on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology) is required.
• 2+ years of QC Lab experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs, analytical methods, and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing QC team on the shop floor, including hiring, performance feedback, coaching, and training.
• Oversee lab operations across materials, in-process, and finished products to meet testing schedules and cost targets.
• Identify data that require action and implement corrective actions; review analytical data for release where applicable.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science

2+ years QC Lab experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The QC Lab Supervisor I is responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of Lab Analysts and other Lab employees; properly overseeing the day-to-day operations by prioritizing shop floor presence and receiving guidance and direction from more senior leaders. Oversees the processes of the chemical analysis and release of raw materials, in-process, and final products in compliance with current quality criteria while respecting deadlines and managing costs. Ensures effective and efficient utilization of laboratory resources through management of laboratory support activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and developing a high performing team while prioritizing shop floor presence. This includes hiring, setting performance expectations, providing continuous and on-time performance feedback, coaching staff, assisting in problem-solving, and handling employee matters. Ensures that the department has the appropriate talent and level of performance to meet business objectives. Monitors administration of training, identifies training needs, and ensures development of team.
• Oversees the operation and functions of the laboratory group which may include Raw Materials, Finished Products, Projects/validation samples, MEC, and stability samples. Organizes laboratory activity by coordinating the activity of personnel depending on the demands of planning. Controls the products (raw materials, intermediates, and finished products) by following procedures (general, specific, of analysis and use, and qualification of equipment) to meet the lab testing schedule. Oversees s
• Identifies aspects of the tests or results warranting further attention and implements corrective actions.
• Reviews and approves Analytical data (may relate to analytical product release depending on regional regulatory requirements).
• Supports laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification test results, and ensures effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Effectively understands, communicates, and presents QC Metrics. Attends and leads Tier meetings.
• Ensures appropriate procedures are in place and that QC activities are executed in line with internal procedures, requirements of cGMP, and relevant safety standards. Assists in implementing continuous improvement actions to lab processes.
• Assists analysts with analytical/microbial instrumentation. Assures instrumentation availability to achieve schedule and improves capacity by ensuring that preventive and repair maintenance as well as material qualifications are carried out in a timely matter. Plans the needs of instruments by maintaining permanent technical and technological intelligence. Applies systematic corrections and/or corrective actions that mitigate the risk of recurrent instrumentation failures.
• Assists in the periodic inspection of laboratory facilities to ensure that they are operated and administered according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices, maintaining laboratory audit readiness. When required, support supplier, internal, and regulatory audits
• May serve as a backup when the Lab Manager is unavailable. Generates and manages non-hazardous and hazardous waste, according with the internal operating procedures and in compliance with local and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a Scientific field (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology)
• 2+ years of QC Lab experience required.
• Demonstrated thorough scientific knowledge and technical expertise in chemistry, technical writing, investigations, analytical laboratory equipment, and laboratory operations required.
• General knowledge in cGMPs, compendia, and regulations required
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to foster an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate work both within the department and with other departments.
• Ability to interpret the impact of laboratory data for appropriate and effective actions.
• Ability to identify, develop, communicate, and follow through to completion necessary corrective action plans to resolve problems.

Shift: Monday- Friday, 2pm-10:30pm CT

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybeliefs ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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