Manager, Quality Control

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including potential bonus opportunities, equity awards, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.

• Annual bonus opportunity of 15% based on company performance
• Annual equity award of $14,000

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

Agena Bioscience empowers research laboratories worldwide to deliver scalable targeted genomic data. Our open, advanced platform, the MassARRAY System, provides researchers with insights through a highly multiplexed solution in the areas of mutation profiling, liquid biopsy, pharmacogenetics, and more.

The Manager, Quality Control is responsible for leading and managing the quality control function within Company. This role involves developing and implementing quality control strategies, overseeing the quality of products and processes, managing a team of quality control professionals, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the quality control team, ensuring effective performance and professional growth.
  • Establish clear performance objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations.
  • Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
• Quality Control Processes:
  • Develop and implement quality control procedures and policies in alignment with industry standards and regulations.
  • Oversee the execution of quality control testing and inspections, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Analyze quality control data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., ISO, FDA, etc.) and internal quality standards.
  • Prepare and manage documentation for audits, inspections, and quality assessments.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are integrated throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Act as a liaison between quality control and other departments to communicate quality-related issues and solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Training and Development:
  • Develop and deliver training programs for quality control staff and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Foster a strong understanding of quality principles and best practices across…