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Job Title: QC Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Control Chemistry Manager to lead and oversee the QC Chemistry team. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all chemical testing activities in support of manufacturing and product release. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of cGMP regulations within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage the QC Chemistry team, including analysts and supervisors, to ensure timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.

+ Oversee method development, validation, and transfer activities in collaboration with R&D and external partners.

+ Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH, USP, EP, etc.) and internal quality standards.

+ Review and approve laboratory documentation, including test results, investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, data integrity, and quality performance.

+ Manage laboratory resources, including equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance.

+ Support regulatory inspections and customer audits, serving as the subject matter expert for QC.

+ Mentor staff through training, performance evaluations, and career development planning.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to support business objectives.

Essential Skills

+ Strong knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, titration, and wet chemistry.

+ Proven experience with method validation, ICH guidelines, and regulatory submissions.

+ Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).

+ Minimum of 7 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 5 years with a master’s degree or 1 year with a PhD in a QC laboratory within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small site with about 25 employees, featuring dedicated QC, QA, and R&D teams, each managed by their own manager reporting to a director.

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including health insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). Employees also receive paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick days)- Company offers 8K gross relo package that will show up on their first check.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eugene,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.