About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Lab Compliance & Continuous Improvement Supervisor to ensure that QC laboratory operations meet regulatory standards and consistently deliver high-quality outputs. In this role, you will combine strong technical expertise with Lean and continuous improvement tools to enhance laboratory processes, systems, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee QC laboratory processes and workflows to ensure they meet internal quality requirements and external regulatory standards.
- Review equipment logbooks, audit trails, preventative maintenance and calibration records for laboratory equipment.
- Investigate and resolve compliance issues in the laboratories (including deviations, invalids and quality incidents), initiate change controls and implement CAPA as required.
- Perform regular audits and inspections of laboratory practices and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance and data integrity.
- Stay current with relevant industry regulations and guidelines and ensure laboratory alignment with all applicable standards.
- Review and analyse data related to lab operations and compliance to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; prepare detailed compliance reports and present findings at department and cross-site meetings.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction and cost savings within the QC laboratory.
- Plan, facilitate and execute continuous improvement projects (e.g. Kaizen events) using Lean tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and standardisation across the laboratory.
- Participate in departmental projects as assigned by the QC Manager and perform other related duties as required.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry techniques, including chromatographic, wet chemistry and peptide analysis methods.
- Proven experience with HPLC/GC method validation and/or transfer; experience with Empower or similar chromatography data software is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in investigations and audits within a regulated environment and in line with GMP and applicable regulatory standards.
- Extensive relevant industrial experience in a QC laboratory or similar pharmaceutical/biopharma setting.
- Proficiency with standard laboratory and business software (e.g. MS Office, TrackWise, Minitab, LIMS or equivalent systems).
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a high standard of data integrity.
- Strong technical writing skills for protocols, reports and investigation documentation.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal), with strong time management and organisational abilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to influence continuous improvement initiatives.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing, quality-focused organisation.
- Work–life balance initiatives and a supportive, inclusive working environment.
- Bonus scheme, health insurance and pension benefits (where applicable).
If you’re passionate about quality, data integrity and continuous improvement, and you have the experience to lead compliance and CI initiatives in a QC laboratory, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV to be considered for this opportunity.