Manager, Quality Control

Manager, Quality Control (Camarillo, CA) Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Manager of Quality Control is responsible for overseeing all operations within the Quality Control Laboratory. This role encompasses a wide range of duties, including personnel management (hiring, conducting performance reviews, managing performance, scheduling, etc.), budget preparation and management, and ensuring the lab is audit‑ready for both regulatory bodies and customers. The Manager will also develop and maintain departmental metrics, represent the department in various internal and external meetings, and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver exceptional service. Additionally, this position involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and leading initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness. The role is responsible for leading and supporting a team, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, managing departmental goals, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures. About Curia Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives. Benefits Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities Education reimbursement 401(k) program with matching contributions Learning platform And more! Responsibilities Complete tasks as required (in a timely manner), compliant with cGMP, regulatory and corporate requirements and conform to Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities Mentor chemists and analysts Write, review, revise and approve: Standard Operating Procedures (i.e., Laboratory Procedures) Write, review, revise and approve: Project Progress Reports Write, review, revise and approve: Project Timelines Write, review, revise and approve: Acceptance Methods Write, review, revise and approve: Test Data (Summary Results) Conduct and appropriately document laboratory investigations Write, review and direct the execution of analytical protocols Manage computer system validation (CSV) activities for analytical equipment/instruments Demonstrate success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, independent thought, and collaboration with others Demonstrate analytical problem‑solving skills Conduct data analysis using a wide range of scientific and statistical tools Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues Demonstrate high ethical standards Possess analytical instrument trouble‑shooting skills Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrate both multi‑tasking ability and the ability to effectively prioritize projects Demonstrate the ability to observe and communicate trends and develop “continuous improvement” plans Act as a technical liaison with customers to define objectives of projects and provide written/verbal reports on progress Possess analytical instrument repair knowledge and ability Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance Maintain a robust training program designed to demonstrate proficiency in analytical techniques Other duties as assigned Required Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field of study Minimum of five (5) years in Analytical Chemistry, Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance Management Minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role Minimum of five (5) years in an aseptic/sterile product facility, preferred Supervisory responsibilities Other Qualifications Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification Pay Range: $110,000 – $146,000 per year. Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Curia 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E‑Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr