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QC Laboratory Lead
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92108, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a highly motivated QC Laboratory Lead to provide technical leadership and daily operational support within a GMP-regulated Quality Control laboratory. This role serves as the primary technical resource on the laboratory floor, partnering closely with QC Analysts, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality testing execution.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical laboratory expertise, hands-on experience with chromatography instrumentation, and demonstrated leadership in a pharmaceutical QC environment. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating laboratory activities, driving compliance, supporting product release timelines, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Laboratory Operations & Leadership
+ Coordinate and prioritize daily QC testing activities to support manufacturing and product release schedules.
+ Assign workloads, monitor testing progress, and ensure timely completion of laboratory deliverables.
+ Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to QC Analysts.
+ Serve as the primary laboratory resource for troubleshooting analytical and instrumentation issues.
Quality & Compliance
+ Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with SOPs, cGMP regulations, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
+ Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
+ Support laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and corrective actions.
+ Maintain inspection readiness and uphold data integrity standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Partner with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other functional teams to resolve technical issues and support production timelines.
+ Communicate testing status, priorities, and potential risks to key stakeholders.
+ Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the laboratory.
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
+ 4+ years of Quality Control laboratory experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.
+ At least 1 year of experience leading laboratory personnel or serving as a technical lead.
+ Strong working knowledge of:
+ cGMP regulations
+ SOP compliance
+ USP, EP, and ICH guidelines
+ Data integrity requirements
+ Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including:
+ HPLC
+ GC
+ Dissolution, UV-Vis, or related analytical techniques
+ Experience reviewing analytical data and laboratory documentation.
+ Proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and investigation skills.
+ Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing release testing.
+ Peptide analytical testing experience.
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Experience with laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and OOS/OOT processes.
+ Demonstrated ability to coach and develop laboratory personnel.
+ Prior experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing support environment.
Work Environment
+ Onsite role within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
+ Fast-paced laboratory environment supporting commercial manufacturing operations.
+ Requires routine use of laboratory PPE and GMP gowning.
+ Position involves standing, walking, laboratory bench work, and computer-based documentation.
+ Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend support may be required to meet operational and production needs.
Why Apply?
+ Opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and safety.
+ Visible leadership role within a growing Quality organization.
+ Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
+ Career growth opportunities in Quality Control and laboratory leadership.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or…
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