QC Laboratory Manager

About the role

The Quality Control Laboratory Manager will lead the QC laboratory on a designated shift, ensuring that raw materials, bulk product and finished goods meet all internal and external specifications while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily QC activities including sample analysis, retention, standards management and documentation control.
• Perform timely testing of raw materials, bulk product and finished goods and release results in SAP/LIMS.
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for laboratory instrumentation.
• Lead investigations of out‑of‑specification results and product rejections.
• Review and verify analytical data such as chromatograms, calculations and logbooks.
• Oversee equipment procurement, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and change control.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO and company policies.
• Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement and collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve complaints.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching and training of laboratory staff.

Required profile

• Minimum five years’ laboratory experience with at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Background in microbiology, analytical chemistry or product evaluation within a QC environment, preferably in consumer goods or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards and laboratory safety protocols.
• Experience drafting and revising SOPs to meet regulatory requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP and LIMS systems.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office.
• Operation and maintenance of Viscometer, Vitek and ACS Colour Computer equipment.
• Statistical data interpretation and analysis.
• Equipment qualification procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ).

What we offer

• Competitive salary with bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Full‑time schedule 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday.