QC Supervisor- Night Shift

Astrix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for a night shift role in New York. The candidate will lead a laboratory team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while supporting analytical testing operations.

The successful applicant will have at least 5 years of experience in a GMP environment and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily QC operations and supervising scientific personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP or GLP-regulated lab environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Quality Control laboratory operations and analytical testing activities.
• Supervise and support a team of scientists and laboratory personnel.
• Ensure analytical testing is completed accurately and in compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Chromatography techniques

Analytical method development

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

Job description

Quality Control Supervisor – Night Shift

Astrix is proud to partner with our client, a leading organization in pharmaceutical and biotechnology contract research, development, and manufacturing, to identify top talent for their growing team.

We are currently seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to support laboratory operations in a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in fast‑paced operations and enjoys developing high‑performing teams while supporting critical pharmaceutical manufacturing activities.

• Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion
• Shift: Night Shift | Rotating Schedule | 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
• Schedule Rotation: Every other weekend required

Please note: At this time, we are only considering local candidates who are able to work onsite as required. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or accommodate Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this opportunity.

Position Overview

The Quality Control Supervisor will oversee a team of approximately six laboratory professionals while supporting analytical testing operations in a GMP-regulated environment. This role combines people leadership with hands‑on laboratory support and requires strong communication skills to ensure seamless shift transitions and operational continuity.

The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience in a highly regulated laboratory setting such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or clinical laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Quality Control laboratory operations and analytical testing activities
• Supervise and support a team of scientists and laboratory personnel, including coaching, training, performance management, and productivity oversight
• Ensure analytical testing is completed accurately, safely, and in compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate laboratory workloads to support multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Maintain effective communication across shifts and ensure proper operational handoffs between teams
• Support investigations involving OOS results, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
• Ensure laboratory documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, USP/EP standards, and company quality systems
• Support pharmaceutical analysis activities related to drug product manufacturing
• Promote a safe laboratory environment and adherence to all safety procedures and Chemical Hygiene Plan requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP or GLP-regulated laboratory environment
• Hands‑on experience with chromatography techniques including HPLC, UPLC, and/or GC
• Experience with analytical method development and/or method validation
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively across teams and shifts

Preferred Background

Candidates from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical laboratory, or other highly regulated environments are encouraged to apply.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you.