Quality Control Supervisor - Cell Therapy

Quality Supervisor – Cell Therapy

Location:

Pearland, TX. Shift: AM, Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. This on‑site position supports Quality Control operations with weekend shift differentials included. The role supervises QC operations within the Cell Therapy laboratory, overseeing personnel, assays, and equipment that support the production, release, and distribution of cell therapy products. It ensures testing activities comply with cGMP requirements and works closely with Quality Assurance and Operations teams to implement client methods and maintain regulatory standards.

• Competitive, salaried position with performance‑related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

• Supervise daily operations of the QC Cell Therapy laboratory, including supervision of personnel, assays, and equipment.
• Review laboratory testing and records to ensure accuracy, compliance with cGMP, and adherence to company procedures.
• Lead, coach, and mentor laboratory staff, managing performance, development, and team objectives.
• Develop and monitor QC resource capacity and communicate constraints to management and production planning teams.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, sampling plans, and specifications.
• Support and respond to audits, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead technical investigations and provide guidance to team members in resolving complex quality or operational issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Operations teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/STEM field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in cell therapy or related industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biological and cell‑based assays, ddPCR, ELISA, cell count and viability, complete blood count, and potency/culture assays.
• Experience with assay qualification, validation, and technology transfer strongly preferred.
• Experience with document management systems, technical writing, and QC systems such as LIMS, Track Wise, and SAP.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience overseeing full laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP practices and quality systems in a QC laboratory setting.
• Ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize effectively, and lead teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Prior audit support experience (front room/back room) preferred.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.