Quality Lead

PL Developments; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Group Life Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Corporate Discount Program

Opportunities to Flourish Within the  

Job summary

PL Developments is seeking a Quality Lead to head Quality Control laboratory operations, ensuring analytical testing, stability programs, documentation, and audit readiness are performed in compliance with cGMP. The role provides technical leadership, supports investigations, and drives continuous improvement across the lab.

You will collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations, and external laboratories to uphold product quality and regulatory compliance while maintaining a Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years in analytical labs within regulated cGMP environments with quality control responsibility.
• 3–5 years in leadership roles and technical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of analytical testing, stability programs, instrumentation, calibration, and/problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control laboratory operations and ensure compliant analytical testing.
• Support stability studies, data review, and issuance of reports.
• Maintain audit readiness and support CAPA and deviation management.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations, and external labs to ensure product quality.

Skills

Leadership in lab operations

cGMP compliance

Analytical testing expertise

Stability program experience

Data integrity & investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & audits

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory software systems

Job description

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods.

Summary

The Quality Lead is responsible for leading Quality Control laboratory operations and ensuring analytical testing, stability programs, laboratory documentation, and equipment activities are performed in compliance with cGMP requirements and company procedures. This role provides technical leadership, supports laboratory investigations, maintains audit readiness, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of laboratory operations.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive analytical laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical, OTC, medical device, or other regulated cGMP environment, with demonstrated responsibility in quality control and laboratory operations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leadership roles and technical experience is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of analytical testing, stability program support, laboratory instrumentation, calibration systems, preventive maintenance coordination, and troubleshooting of routine laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with stability study set-up, sample management, protocol execution, sample pull scheduling, data review, and issuance of stability-related documentation and summary reports.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, good documentation practices, data integrity principles, laboratory investigations, deviation management, OOS/OOT processes, CAPA systems, and audit readiness expectations applicable to pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple activities, manage timelines, and perform effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Operations, external laboratories, and service providers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and laboratory software systems, including the ability to maintain secure, accurate, compliant, and inspection-ready records.

Position Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive analytical laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical, OTC, medical device, or other regulated cGMP environment, with demonstrated responsibility in quality control and laboratory operations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leadership roles and technical experience is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of analytical testing, stability program support, laboratory instrumentation, calibration systems, preventive maintenance coordination, and troubleshooting of routine laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with stability study set-up, sample management, protocol execution, sample pull scheduling, data review, and issuance of stability-related documentation and summary reports.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, good documentation practices, data integrity principles, laboratory investigations, deviation management, OOS/OOT processes, CAPA systems, and audit readiness expectations applicable to pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple activities, manage timelines, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Operations, external laboratories, and service providers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and laboratory software systems, including the ability to maintain secure, accurate, compliant, and inspection-ready records.

Physical Requirements

• Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Works frequently in a lab environment, handling of chemicals.
• Employees are required to wear eye protection and lab coats while in the lab area
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs
• Ability to regularly stand, sit, and walk to perform tasks

Benefits

PLD is a proud equal opportunity employer offering many corporate benefits, including:

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Group Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company

The EEO statement needs to be included in the detailed description... PL Developments 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 veteran status.