QC Supervisor

Sovereign Pharmaceuticals; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Pharmaceuticals in Fort Worth, TX seeks a QC Lab Supervisor to oversee QC chemists in qualitative and quantitative analyses supporting raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. You will manage OOS/OOT investigations, training programs, and lab workflows to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in a pharmaceutical QC lab, with supervisory experience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Chemistry or related field with strong laboratory experience in QC.
• Minimum 8 years in a pharmaceutical QC lab with supervisory exposure.
• Experience in cGMP environments and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to manage and train staff in analytical workflows.
• Strong documentation, data integrity, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QC chemists performing qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Schedule work to meet manufacturing, packaging, and customer needs.
• Oversee OOS/OOT investigations and timely completion.
• Manage QC lab training programs and ensure timely completions.
• Support cleaning validation and lifecycle quality programs.
• Direct supervision of chemists and technicians in daily tasks.
• Develop and implement QA programs aligned with production standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Abstract problem solving

Organized and detail oriented

Highly accurate and efficient

Education

BA/BS in Chemistry or related Scientific field

MS in Chemistry or related Scientific field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Location: Fort Worth, TX Posted: 11/10/2026 Location Name: Sovereign Pharmaceuticals

Wage: Depends on Experience

Summary /Objective

The primary function of a supervisor is the supervision of QC Chemists who perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis in support of raw materials, in-process samples, components, and finished drug products testing.

Additionally, a Quality Control Supervisor will be responsible for at least one of the following responsibilities as assigned by Quality Management:

• Scheduling work to meet the needs of manufacturing, packaging, and the Customer
• Management and timely completion of all OOS/OOT Investigations
• Oversight of the QC Laboratory Training Program, ensuring training is completed timely
• Support of the Technical Services Cleaning Validation Program
• Managing the flow of samples coming into the lab, testing of the samples, and destruction of samples
• Complete management of the Stability Program (Includes but is not limited to sample log-in, appropriate chamber placement, timely pulls, timely testing, report generation, and chamber functionality)

Essential Functions

• The QC Lab Supervisor has a complete understanding of the testing required of the QC Lab. They oversee and monitor the inspection and testing of components, raw materials, in process samples, finished product, and stability samples.
• A QC Lab Supervisor has strong oral and written communication skills to meet established policies and procedures. They are developing their interpersonal skill with interactions with others.
• A QC Lab Supervisor has a thorough understanding of Analytical Chemistry and can independently perform any testing required in the QC Lab.
• A QC Lab Supervisor has a thorough understanding of applicable cGMP, DEA regulations, and Quality Procedures for working in a QC Lab. Develops scientific and performance efficiencies for activities required for QC testing. Supervise product testing to ensure procedure accuracy and precision.
• Develops innovative approaches to technical issues. Trains others in problem-solving approaches.
• Supervise the selection of testing, recommend workflow improvements, and assess laboratory process issues. Leads within Dept as technology specialist.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality assurance programs and lifecycle approaches to meet production standards and customer requirements. Represents Department Chemists.
• Other duties as assigned
• Specialized - Dept. Tech Development
  • Budget – Operate within dollar amount given. Impact on business
  • Self and Group Development – Individual development of the groups
  • Documentation – Prepares responses for the FDA requests with Management oversight
  • Timelines – Supervisor schedules and oversees tasks within group to meet timelines
  • Ethics – Has declarative and procedural knowledge of “Data Integrity and Ethics”
• Supervision
  • Direct supervision of Chemist III, II, I and techs

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional laboratory and office environments; business casual/casual attire is required. This role requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.

Required Education And Experience

• BA/BS in Chemistry or related Scientific field plus minimum 8 years in a pharmaceutical QC Lab
• Supervisory experience or course(s) in Supervision
• Organized and detail oriented
• Highly accurate and efficient
• Abstract problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Education And Experience

• BA/BS in Chemistry or related Scientific field plus minimum 8 years in a pharmaceutical QC Lab
• MS in Chemistry or related Scientific field plus minimum 6 years in a pharmaceutical QC Lab
• Supervisory experience or course(s) in Supervision
• Advanced excel skills

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

• Authorized to work in the US
• DEA background clearance