• QC Supervisor

    Actalent (St. Louis, MO)


    Job Title: QC Supervisor

    Job Description

    As a QC Supervisor, you will lead a team of six QC Scientists responsible for testing raw materials, in-process, and finished products. You will oversee laboratory operations ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, manage scheduling, and team performance to meet client deliverables. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving technical documents and making informed decisions on data interpretation and quality standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Hire, onboard, and supervise analytical scientists, facilitating positive team interactions and providing clear direction to ensure deliverables are met.

    + Train and conduct performance management to support team success and individual growth, ensuring cross-training of key roles.

    + Collaborate with multiple departments, emulate role model leadership, and support change management initiatives.

    + Review and approve analytical data, stability protocols, reports, COAs, methods, and specifications.

    + Author and review CAPAs, change controls, SOPs, deviations, Out of Specifications, training materials, and other documents as needed.

    + Conduct thorough investigations and report out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product issues.

    + Interact with customers and auditors, escalating project issues and risks to senior management to drive resolutions.

    + Drive process improvements to enhance efficiencies.

    + Ensure laboratory safety and cleanliness, complying with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Laboratory Practices.

    + Maintain necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

    Essential Skills

    + 5-8 years of proven experience in a GMP regulated environment, preferably in pharmaceuticals.

    + Experience with analytical techniques and instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, UV, pH, Osmolality, and cell-based bioassays.

    + Familiarity with EMPOWER software is preferred.

    + Strong knowledge of GMP regulations in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in chemical, pharmaceutical, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.

    + 1+ year of industry experience in leading or supervising a team.

    + In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulations, ICH Guidance, and data integrity.

    + Strong leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.

    + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

    + Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

    + Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

    Work Environment

    This role involves managing a newly formed team of seven within the QC Analytical team, which comprises over 80 team members. You will work in a pharmaceutical lab setting, focusing on bench work. As a weekend shift supervisor, you will work four 10-hour shifts from Friday to Monday, with flexible start times between 7 am and 8 am. Initial training will occur Monday through Friday for several months to familiarize you with the processes and techniques.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.