Quality Control Lead: Elevate Lab Excellence

Kdc One; Madison Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc/one in Groveport, OH is seeking a Quality Control Lead to manage day-to-day QC Lab operations, including analytical and microbiology testing, to ensure products meet stringent quality standards.

The role involves coaching staff, reviewing test results, maintaining equipment, and ensuring GMP compliance, with opportunities to drive process improvements across labs and collaborate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science (required).
• 3+ years lab experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of FDA GMPs, OSHA safety standards, aseptic sampling, and SAP.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to train others, multitask, and operate scientific lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in the QC Lab, supporting analytical and microbiology testing.
• Coach and mentor lab staff to meet performance goals and uphold quality standards.
• Review product testing results and communicate any out-of-spec findings.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory and recommend upgrades to boost efficiency.
• Conduct investigations into lab errors, safety incidents, and quality deviations.
• Oversee training to ensure all lab staff follow SOPs, Work Instructions, and cGMPs.
• Test incoming raw materials and finished products using GC, HPLC, and FTIR.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and manage product releases in SAP.
• Collaborate across departments to improve lab processes and support special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Analytical testing

SOPs & GMPs

Training others

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

Job description

Kdc/one in Groveport, OH is seeking a Quality Control Lead to manage day-to-day QC Lab operations, including analytical and microbiology testing, to ensure products meet stringent quality standards.

The role involves coaching staff, reviewing test results, maintaining equipment, and ensuring GMP compliance, with opportunities to drive process improvements across labs and collaborate with multiple departments.