Quality Control Lab Supervisor — Lead High‑Throughput Analytics

Lgc-; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies in California is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Control to oversee the QC Chemistry and oligonucleotide QC Analytics laboratories. You will lead multiple laboratory teams, align testing with production needs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced regulated environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in a life sciences field, hands-on QC experience, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in a regulated Quality Control environment with demonstrated ability to lead laboratory priorities and staff.
• Working knowledge of analytical testing for chemical products and oligonucleotides.
• Proficiency operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting relevant laboratory equipment, including high-performance liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, spectrophotometers, DNA synthesizers, and pH meters.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Documentation Practice, and quality documentation expectations applicable to laboratory testing.
• Ability to review analytical results against specifications and customer requirements and support scientifically sound technical decisions.
• Experience supporting investigations, deviations, risk assessments, process improvements, and technical summary reports.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling, laboratory safety, personal protective equipment, waste management, and applicable compliance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and prioritize analytical work, manage multiple tasks, and communicate deadlines and results to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop Quality Control staff while promoting consistency, accountability, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple Quality Control laboratory teams and functional areas
• Assign work, establish priorities, train and mentor staff, support recruiting and succession planning, and evaluate team performance
• Develop and implement mid-term capacity, cross-training, and resource-allocation strategies that align testing activities with production needs
• Oversee analytical testing of chemical products and oligonucleotides using high-performance liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, DNA synthesizers, and related laboratory equipment
• Review analytical results against specifications and customer requirements and support product-disposition recommendations
• Oversee investigations, deviation support, risk assessments, technical decisions, and summary reporting with broader impact across Quality Control operations
• Ensure compliant documentation and testing practices under applicable Good Documentation Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 requirements
• Partner with Manufacturing, Research and Development, Quality, and internal customers to align testing schedules, deadlines, results, and quality expectations
• Author, review, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, safety documentation, and Quality Control records
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen safety, efficiency, documentation accuracy, laboratory organization, and operational performance
• Ensure safe handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of samples, reagents, hazardous materials, and waste in accordance with training and policy
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management to meet business needs

Skills

Leadership

People management

Quality control

Communication

Training staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

Spectrophotometers

DNA synthesizers

pH meters

FileMaker Pro

MassLynx

Empower

Job description

LGC Biosearch Technologies in California is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Control to oversee the QC Chemistry and oligonucleotide QC Analytics laboratories. You will lead multiple laboratory teams, align testing with production needs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced regulated environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in a life sciences field, hands-on QC experience, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.