Quality Control Supervisor

Hartmann Young Limited; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

Job summary

Hartmann Young Limited is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for a permanent night shift in Albany, NY. You will lead the QC laboratory, oversee analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished APIs, and manage a team of QC chemists.

The role requires extensive cGMP experience, strong leadership, and a focus on safety, compliance with FDA/USP guidelines, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a cGMP environment with chromatography.
• 2+ years supervising a team of scientists.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, USP, EP and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine and non-routine analytical testing of materials and products.
• Oversee QC lab operations and safety compliance.
• Develop and mentor QC chemists; manage workload and performance.
• Ensure documentation meets quality standards and timelines.
• Investigate OOS, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Support drug product manufacturing with analytical analyses.

Skills

Chromatography experience

Method development/validation

Team supervision

Documentation accuracy

Analytical chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Hartmann Young is partnered with a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to support the development, manufacture, and delivery of therapies for patients. We are looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to join the team in Albany, New York.

Please note: This is a permanent night shift position. Candidates must be able to work night shifts on an ongoing basis.

The Role

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for leading the execution of both routine and non-routine analytical chemistry testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished APIs, and special project samples. The role provides day-to-day oversight of Quality Control laboratory operations, ensuring activities are carried out efficiently and in compliance with relevant quality standards, while managing and developing a team of Quality Control Chemists.

Day to day, you will:

• Manage the Quality Control Team Performance of analytical testing for various samples and incoming, in process and final products;
• Ensure that the analytical chemistry functions are completed in accordance with the Company and governmental standards of safety and quality, and that all experimental documentation is complete and timely;
• Supervise a team of scientists including the motivation, education, efficiency, performance management and productivity of each team member;
• Ensure that laboratory operations are conducted in a safe manner. Remain familiar with the contents of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Follow safety rules fully;
• Maintain compliance with regulations at all levels as well as strict adherence to standard operating procedures and cGMPs as necessary;
• Organize workloads and coordinate activities in order to carry out multiple projects concurrently and in accordance with established objectives, timelines and deadlines;
• Conduct investigations of OOS, Deviations, Change Control Management, and CAPAs;
• Supervise and perform pharmaceutical analysis to support drug product manufacturing.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a cGMP environment working with Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/GC), extensive method development and/or validation, including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize team resources;
• Expert in cGMP, USP, EP and FDA regulations;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective listening.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative by identifying priorities, taking appropriate action, and delivering results. They will effectively leverage team resources to achieve objectives, while applying strong technical knowledge to understand the theory and interpret results from a range of laboratory techniques. They will also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, as well as other relevant computer software required for the role.

Relocation support is also available for this role.