Temp QC Team Lead — Lab Leadership & Quality Excellence

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a QC Team Leader to oversee daily QC laboratory operations, ensure timely testing of materials, in-process and finished products, and support product release.

You will mentor a team of analysts, drive deviations investigations, OOS/OOT events, CAPA, and partner with Manufacturing, QA, RA, and R&D to uphold GMP compliance and quality standards. This is a temporary role through early 2028.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory.
• Mandatory experience in GMP-regulated environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience with analytical techniques and laboratory equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, and data reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day QC laboratory operations, including raw material testing.
• Review results, laboratory records, and compliance documentation to support product release.
• Lead laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and root cause analyses, ensuring timely closure and corrective actions.
• Drive data trending, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, RA, and R&D to support operational and business objectives.
• Maintain laboratory readiness for internal and external audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a QC Team Leader to oversee daily QC laboratory operations, ensure timely testing of materials, in-process and finished products, and support product release.

You will mentor a team of analysts, drive deviations investigations, OOS/OOT events, CAPA, and partner with Manufacturing, QA, RA, and R&D to uphold GMP compliance and quality standards. This is a temporary role through early 2028.