Quality Control Manager

We are hiring a quality control manager for our pharmaceutical production facility in Lincoln, NE. If you have supervisory experience in a lab setting, and a strong understanding of regulations and licensing procedures for veterinary biologics, let’s talk!

What to expect as the quality control manager:

• Mon-Fri daytime schedule
• On-site located in Lincoln, NE
• Occasional out of state travel
• Amazing benefit package including health, dental, vision, matching 401k, PTO, life insurance, FSA, parental leave, and more!
• Competitive compensation based on experience with bonus potential

Duties of the quality control manager:

• Coordinate and oversee in-process and final product testing of animal health vaccines including virus titration, bacterial enumeration, or sterility testing
• Oversee the execution of protocols for product stability, method transfer, and reagent qualification studies while ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
• Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the department in alignment with company goals and objectives
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support the professional development of team members
• Perform concurrent documentation and maintain accurate laboratory notebooks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company quality systems
• Direct laboratory cleaning, inventory maintenance, daily equipment monitoring, and the maintenance of laboratory equipment to maintain a state of constant inspection readiness
• Understand, perform, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced biological laboratory techniques and protocols
• Direct or perform laboratory investigations and issue corrective or preventative action
• Oversee development and implementation of new policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing industry standards and regulations
• Review regulatory documents and serve as primary contact for compliance audits
• Perform complex reporting and data reviews ensuring scientific soundness and compliance with USDA regulations
• Manage and train team members, assist in the budgeting process, and recommend initiatives to improve processes, efficiency, and safety

Requirements to be the quality control manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, immunology, or a related field, with 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, USDA, or related industry required
• Master’s degree in biology, microbiology, immunology or a related field, with 4-7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, USDA, or related industry preferred
• Previous experience in a USDA or FDA regulated environment with a strong understanding of what it takes to successfully license a veterinary vaccine
• Proficiency with regulations and guidance documents pertaining to veterinary biologics
• Proficiency with aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, viral/bacterial test methods, and molecular biology
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience preferred

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, we want to talk ASAP. Apply today!

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