US - Quality Control Expert 3

Manpower, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,003,000 - 137,139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm potential

Advanced instrumentation access

Regulated pharma environment

Professional growth opportunities

Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 schedule

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Round Rock, TX is seeking a QC Lead Scientist to join the Quality Control Laboratory and support Analytical Testing and Quality Operations teams.

The role emphasizes method development, instrument qualification, and OOS investigations, with opportunities for technical leadership and professional growth within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry or related Life Sciences field.
• 4+ years of analytical laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with analytical testing, method development, and method validation.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and/or ISO 17034 quality systems.
• Strong technical writing skills with SOPs, validation reports, and OOS investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom projects, and in-process samples.
• Lead and support OOS investigations and author investigation reports.
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods and testing procedures.
• Perform qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry or Life Sciences degree

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Our client, a leading Life Sciences and Analytical Testing organization, is seeking a QC Lead Scientist to join their team. As a QC Lead Scientist, you will be part of the Quality Control Laboratory supporting the Analytical Testing and Quality Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving skills, technical leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: QC Lead Scientist
Location: Round Rock, TX
Pay Range: $41.88 - $47.86/hour

What's the Job?

• Perform analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom projects, and in-process samples.
• Lead and support Out of Specification (OOS) investigations and author investigation reports.
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods and testing procedures.
• Perform qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

What's Needed?

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry or a related Life Sciences field.
• 4+ years of analytical laboratory experience (required for BS/MS candidates) in a regulated environment.
• Experience with analytical testing, method development, and method validation.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and/or ISO 17034 quality systems.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring SOPs, validation reports, and OOS investigations.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive pay with potential for temp-to-perm conversion.
• Opportunity to work with advanced analytical technologies and instrumentation.
• Exposure to a highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences environment.
• Professional growth through technical leadership and process improvement projects.
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with standard business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).