Quality Control Team
US$100,000 – US$120,000 / yr base salary
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Quality Control Team Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$100,000 – US$120,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyChemistry (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Quality Control Team Lead
Location: Flanders, NJ
About the Role
We’re looking for a QC Team Lead who’s both a hands-on technical expert and a strong leader. This role manages the daily operations of our QC Laboratory — leading testing, method development, and data review while ensuring full cGMP compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of QC chemists and analysts, providing technical guidance and support.
- Oversee all analytical testing activities for manufacturing, product release, and stability programs.
- Review and interpret HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry data in compliance with cGMP requirements.
- Author, review, and maintain SOPs, analytical methods, validation protocols, and related laboratory documentation.
- Manage analytical testing performed by external contract laboratories and review their analytical results and documentation.
- Conduct, support, author, and review laboratory investigations, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.
- Actively participate in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Manage and schedule laboratory workloads and resources to meet production and product-release timelines.
- Ensure laboratory safety, data integrity, and compliance with FDA, ICH, and cGMP requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, R&D, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Develop, train, and mentor QC staff through technical training, coaching, and performance development.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory compliance, efficiency, productivity, and overall quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
- 2+ years in a supervisory or management role in a pharmaceutical QC lab.
- Strong experience with Empower 3, HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry.
- Deep understanding of cGMP, ICH, CFR, and USP testing requirements.
- Experience in method development, validation, and stability testing.
- Proven leadership, training, and coaching skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication abilities.
- High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations. This position is also eligible for consideration for a discretionary year-end bonus, based on Company and individual performance. Any bonus is discretionary and is not guaranteed. Garonit Pharmaceutical offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan with Company match; paid time off (PTO); paid holidays; and other benefits in accordance with applicable Company plans and policies.