Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor

We are now hiring a QC Supervisor to join our team on our site in Cork for a 12 month contract. The QC Supervisor is a key member of the Quality Control team responsible for leading day-to-day quality control laboratory operations and ensuring effective support for QA Technical Service and Production in line with site schedules and targets. This role supervises a team of QC Chemists reports to the QC Manager and may act as deputy when required. The position requires strong leadership technical expertise and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws regulations company policies and cGMP standards. 

Responsibilities 

• Supervise daily QC laboratory operations and ensure work is performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. 
• Support daily and weekly production schedules including participation in Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings. 
• Escalate laboratory safety equipment process and systems issues through the site escalation process as needed. 
• Lead coach and develop QC staff to build capability support performance and strengthen succession planning. 
• Ensure adequate laboratory coverage timely sample management and support for internal and external testing activities. 
• Maintain high standards for documentation data integrity and timely completion of required records and reports. 
• Oversee laboratory calibration maintenance and equipment utilization metrics. 
• Deliver or coordinate training to ensure laboratory personnel are qualified compliant and effective in their roles. 
• Promote cGMP safety housekeeping and security compliance while maintaining a safe working environment. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives support method and process development and contribute to scientific studies and laboratory enhancements. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or higher in Chemistry or a related Science discipline. 
• 35 years of relevant QC experience including at least 2 years of direct supervisory experience or demonstrated staff mentoring. 
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations cGMP requirements USP FDA guidance and QC laboratory practices. 
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory methods such as HPLC GC Dissolution FTIR UV/Vis wet chemistry method validation method transfer and compendial verification. 
• Proficiency with LIMS Microsoft Office TrackWise EDOCS and chromatographic software such as Empower with strong scientific writing and troubleshooting skills. 

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time