Quality Control Laboratory Manager

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Fully onsite in Indianapolis, IN! The QC Manager / Group Leader is responsible for leading a team of approximately seven lab technicians in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment, working fully onsite at a laboratory in Indianapolis. The primary focus is overseeing routine quality control testing for clinical supplies—ensuring medical packaging such as syringes and vials are safe and do not leak—while keeping operations running smoothly.

This leader plans daily work, assigns tasks, manages schedules, and ensures timely completion of all activities. The role includes managing documentation, supporting audit preparation, and ensuring strict adherence to GMP standards. Troubleshooting is generally minor, with the QC Manager / Group Leader providing guidance as needed. Success in this position requires fostering a positive team culture and maintaining strong communication with other departments in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

• Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree & 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a GMP laboratory environment (leadership does not need to be in identical test types).
• Laboratory testing experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster a supportive team environment.
• Proven ability to manage documentation, validations, and method-related reports in compliance with GMP standards.

• Hands‑on experience with container closure integrity (CCI) methods and dye ingress protocols.
• Background in clinical supplies workflows and sample logistics.
• Experience preparing for regulatory audits and supporting audit responses.
• Exposure to validation or method development documentation in QC or packaging contexts.

$50,000 - 60,000/yr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Management

• Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing