SUPERVISOR, QUALITY CONTROL LAB

LGM Pharma; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

LGM Pharma is seeking an experienced QC Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily activities, set testing priorities, and guide staff within a GMP environment in Irvine, CA. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and expert knowledge of analytical instrumentation.

You will drive departmental performance, ensure compliance with procedures, and support audits while coordinating with other departments to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or related discipline required.
• 8+ years in a GMP analytical chemistry lab with instrumentation experience (HPLC, GC, CE, ICP, FTIR, TOC, dissolution).
• Experience leading a team and directing others in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily QC lab chemist activities and prioritizes testing schedules.
• Provides guidance and feedback to staff based on priorities.
• Ensures review of analytical results per company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

CE

ICP

FTIR

TOC

Dissolution apparatus

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the daily activities of the QC laboratory chemist by establishing testing priorities and schedules and assignments of staff.
• Provides daily direction, guidance and feedback to employees based on work priorities and schedules.
• Assures appropriate review of analytical results commensurate within the company review policy.
• Conducts employee performance review, compensation reviews and new employee recruitment.
• Supervises and performs laboratory investigations.
• Maintains equipment calibration schedule and ensures that all required calibrations and maintenance are completed in a timely fashion.
• Authors standard operating procedures and assist with revision process of current procedures.
• Ensures laboratory compliance with applicable regulations.
• Performs and/or assists with procedural, cGMP, and safety training of laboratory staff.
• Acts as communication liaison for laboratory with other facility departments.
• Serve as backup for laboratory Management.

• May performs analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using analytical laboratory instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, CE, ICP, FTIR, TOC and dissolution apparatus as necessary.
• Assists with preparations for internal and external laboratory audits and inspections.
• Other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Chemistry or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 + years' experience in a GMP analytical chemistry laboratory, including analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, CE, ICP, FTIR, TOC and dissolution apparatus.
• Demonstrated ability to act in a Lead capacity and provide direction to others.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and demonstrated listening skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively perform concurrent tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.

At LGM Pharma, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer medical, dental, vision and company matching 401K. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment based on objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.