Sr. Specialist, Quality Control

Job Description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding our manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas – the state’s largest economic development project to date. As a Sr. Specialist, Quality Control
, you will be part of a world‑class team at our Center of Excellence in the Animal Health Corridor, contributing directly to the production of veterinary products that improve animal health and welfare worldwide. This role combines project leadership/coordination and quality oversight to ensure successful QC laboratory method transfers.

• Serve as the Project Lead for the QC laboratory transfers.
• Act as liaison to project sponsors, keeping them informed of status and resources.
• Represent the team at project and tier meetings.
• Evaluate site‑to‑site processes and methods.
• Resolve project issues effectively.
• Ensure teams are formed to support the project and monitor timelines to prevent delays.
• Coordinate site-level activities related to method transfers.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before advancing to the next phase.
• Review and approve required test method information (spec sheets, tests, biomaterials/reagents, release criteria).
• Review and approve protocols and reports associated with the project.
• Support completion of Transfer Complexity assessment.
• Author the Quality Risk Management Plan and support gap assessments.
• Coordinate Change Control plans and review/approve related Change Records.
• Ensure readiness for sample management (sampling plans, transport, and handling).
• Support Regulatory Affairs with Outline of Production/Special Outline updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Biotechnology, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience/roles within quality control in USDA‑regulated animal product facilities.
• Experience with USDA regulations and inspection processes in manufacturing environments.
• Relevant practical experience with QC laboratory environments, method transfer, or related quality roles in biologics, vaccines, or similar industries.
• Experience with qualification of facilities, equipment, instruments, and utilities.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality systems, and regulatory expectations.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent documentation practices, and ability to maintain audit‑ready records.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP and electronic quality management systems (Reliance, Veeva) preferred.

• Experience leading or supporting method transfers and performing go‑sees.
• Strong project coordination skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with implementation of LIMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Primarily office‑based with occasional travel between sites.
• Ability to travel for site visits/go‑sees as required.

Salary range: $ – $. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

• Relocation:
  No relocation assistance.
• Visa Sponsorship:
  No.
• Travel Requirements: 25%.
• Flexible Work Arrangements:
  Remote.
• Shift: 1st – Day.
• Valid Driving License:
  Yes.
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A.
• Job Posting End Date: 07/31/2026.
• Requisition : R407646.