Quality Control Manager

Bachem; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bachem Americas seeks a Manager/Sr. Manager, Quality Control to oversee stability testing, raw material qualification, testing and release, and validation projects in API manufacturing.

You will coordinate in-house and contract labs and support data review and reporting for the Director of Quality Control. The role requires GMP expertise, strong leadership of QC teams, SOP development, and advancing analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of 8 years’ industry experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience (preferred)
• PhD in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience (preferred)
• 1-3 years’ experience in managing projects (preferred)
• Extensive GMP laboratory testing experience across IPC, HPLC, GC, TLC, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, FTIR, MS, LAL, bioburden etc.
• Thorough knowledge of analytical chemistry including USP materials testing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee execution of QC testing including IPC, API, raw material, validation, release, EM and microbial testing
• Supervise QC Scientists; provide training, scheduling, mentoring, and coaching
• Establish and revise specifications and sampling plans for IPC, raw materials and final product
• Develop and optimize new and existing analytical methods for qualification and release testing
• Coordinate stability program and testing to meet stability endpoints
• Manage IPC release activities, raw material and API release to meet manufacturing deadlines
• Write, review, and approve QC SOPs
• Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation
• Investigate OOS results and implement CAPAs
• Manage external contract laboratories for testing
• Review test data for completeness and accuracy
• Provide timely responses to inquiries
• Stay updated on new analytical developments
• Improve laboratory operations for GMP compliance

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical chemistry

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field

Master's degree in a relevant scientific field

PhD in a relevant scientific field

1-3 years’ management experience

1-3 years’ project management experience

Tools

HPLC

GC

TLC

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Karl Fischer Titrator

FTIR

MS

LAL

Bioburden testing

Job description

The Manager / Sr. Manager, Quality Control fulfills a critical role in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing operations. This individual is responsible for managing and coordinating stability testing, raw material qualification, testing and release, and validation projects. The Manager / Sr. Manager coordinates both in-house and contract laboratory testing activities. Additionally, this individual supports the Director, Quality Control in reviewing data and reports. This role also serves to advance analytical capabilities and contributes to the development of the Quality Control department.

What you will do

• Manage and oversee execution of QC testing including IPC, API, raw material, validation, release, EM and microbial testing
• Supervise QC Scientists. Provide training, day‑to‑day scheduling, mentoring, and coaching for QC personnel
• Establish and revise specifications and sampling plans for IPC, raw materials and final product
• Develop and optimize new and existing analytical methods for qualification and release testing
• Coordinate stability program and the testing to meet stability endpoints, as needed
• Manage IPC release activities, raw material and API release activities to meet deadlines tied to manufacturing schedules
• Write, review, and approve QC Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation for raw material, final product, In process, microbial, environmental, and water testing
• Investigate Out‑Of‑Specification (OOS) test results, write reports and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrences
• Manage external test laboratories for contract testing of raw materials and other related testing
• Review test data for completeness and accuracy
• Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries
• Stay abreast of new developments in analytical technologies
• Contribute to improvements in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of 8 years’ industry experience
• Master's degree in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience (preferred)
• PhD in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience (preferred)1-3 years’ management experience (preferred)
• 1-3 years’ experience in managing projects (preferred)
• Extensive experience in GMP laboratory testing such as IPC, HPLC, GC, TLC, UV‑VIS Spectrophotometer, Karl Fisher Titrator, FTIR, MS, LAL, bioburden, etc.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry, including USP materials testing
• Creativity to solve technical and compliance problems
• Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices
• Experience in writing standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and test methods
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast‑paced, deadline driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution‑focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Ability to drive projects to success under time constraints
• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment

Base salary range:

Manager: $109,396 - $164,095

Sr. Manager: $133,304 - $183,293

Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

Total Rewards

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.

Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.