Quality Control Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Yoh Services LLC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Quality Control Manager in Noblesville, IN to lead the pharmaceutical QC laboratory on the Saturday–Wednesday shift. The role requires hands-on analytical chemistry leadership, supervisory experience, and strong cGMP knowledge to guide testing, interpret data, and support investigations.

This onsite position demands a technical depth in analytical testing, coordination of resources, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; relevant experience may substitute.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical QC or laboratory experience.
• Previous supervisory or people-management experience required.
• Strong experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical QC laboratory.
• Demonstrated analytical testing experience with instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret laboratory data and ensure compliance.
• Experience with investigations, deviations, CAPA, and quality events.
• Onsite work Saturday-Wednesday, 4:00 AM-12:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a QC laboratory team supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Coordinate testing schedules, resources, and instrumentation with production.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and stability samples.
• Provide technical leadership for analytical chemistry testing and instrumentation.
• Review data and make cGMP/compliance decisions.
• Support investigations involving results, deviations, and complaints.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and documentation.
• Maintain training and qualification of team members.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and site functions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment including radiation safety.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory leadership

Supervisory experience

cGMP knowledge

Data interpretation

Investigations & CAPA

Onsite Saturday-Wednesday work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Quality Control Manager for our pharmaceutical manufacturing client in Noblesville, Indiana.

This position will lead Quality Control laboratory operations during the Saturday-Wednesday shift. We are seeking an experienced pharmaceutical QC laboratory leader with a strong analytical chemistry background and hands-on knowledge of analytical testing and laboratory instrumentation.

This is not primarily a Quality Assurance or quality systems position. The successful candidate should have the technical depth to lead analytical QC personnel, review and interpret laboratory data, support investigations, and provide technical guidance when testing or instrumentation issues arise.

Location: Noblesville, IN – Fully Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $115,000-$135,000 base

Schedule: Saturday-Wednesday, 4:00 AM-12:30 PM

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Control laboratory personnel supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate laboratory testing schedules, resources, and instrumentation in support of production activities.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, components, intermediates, finished products, stability samples, validation samples, and protocol/experimental samples.
• Provide technical leadership for analytical chemistry testing and major laboratory instrumentation.
• Review and interpret laboratory data and make appropriate cGMP and compliance decisions.
• Perform or support laboratory testing as needed.
• Support and review investigations involving laboratory results, process or product failures, deviations, exceptions, and customer complaints.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and other quality-related commitments.
• Review and maintain controlled laboratory documentation, procedures, and records.
• Ensure team compliance with applicable cGMP requirements, company procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain employee training and qualification requirements.
• Measure and communicate team performance against department goals and KPIs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while managing individual and team performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and other site functions.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, including adherence to applicable radiation safety and ALARA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of relevant pharmaceutical Quality Control or laboratory experience.
• Previous supervisory or people-management experience required.
• Strong experience working within a cGMP pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience with analytical chemistry testing and major laboratory instrumentation.
• Prior hands-on analytical testing experience with the technical depth to support and troubleshoot laboratory activities.
• Ability to interpret analytical laboratory data and make sound compliance decisions.
• Experience with laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPA, and other quality events.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical raw material, in-process, finished-product, and/or stability testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite Saturday-Wednesday, 4:00 AM-12:30 PM.
• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Candidates who are not currently local to Noblesville but are open to relocation may be considered.

Estimated Min Rate: $115000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $135000.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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