Head of Quality Control Microbiology

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Quality Control Manager in Olive Branch, MS.
Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee Quality Control operations within microbiology and analytical laboratories. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, GMP requirements, quality systems, and customer expectations while leading laboratory operations, personnel, method validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Control Leadership

Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Control processes, personnel, and laboratory methods.

Ensure raw materials, in-process testing, reagents, and finished products comply with regulatory, quality, and customer requirements.

Exercise sound judgment when interpreting quality requirements and making compliance decisions.

Properly manage and execute Quality Control verifications, inspections, testing, and analyses.

Develop quality metrics and oversee laboratory improvement initiatives.

Laboratory Operations

Manage microbiology and analytical laboratory operations.

Perform oversight of microbiological testing, including:

Antibiotic Testing

Growth Promotion Testing

Monitor incoming chemical inspection cycle times and laboratory efficiency.

Quality Systems & Compliance

Manage and approve:

QC Metrics

Laboratory improvement projects

Develop and implement laboratory policies and procedures.

Facility safety standards

Certificates of Analysis

Lead and manage Quality Control personnel.

Establish performance expectations and conduct employee evaluations.

Approve payroll and employee time off.

Schedule workflow and standardize testing procedures.

Support and train personnel in microbiological and analytical testing.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.

Experience with analytical and microbiology laboratory equipment and testing.

Proven experience as a Quality Control Manager or in a similar leadership role.

Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.

HPLC

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly:

Excel

Leadership and team management

Planning and organization

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the workday.

Occasionally move throughout office, laboratory, and production areas.

Operate computers and laboratory equipment.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.

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