Quality Control Director
About the role
The Quality Control Director leads the Quality Control (QC) department, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and hands-on support to ensure all testing and processes meet stringent regulatory standards. This role oversees in vitro and in vivo assays for product release, potency, and titer monitoring, and supports the growth of antigens for assay reagents. The director ensures full compliance with USDA regulations, drives continuous improvement in methods and processes, and maintains high standards of documentation accuracy and data integrity within an animal health laboratory environment.
The position is an onsite, first-shift role based in Ames, IA, working Monday through Friday. It is located in a laboratory-focused environment within a family-owned animal health organization of approximately 60 employees. The culture emphasizes high-quality work and positive attitude, fostering close collaboration, mentorship, and continuous growth. The QC team works with ELISA, cell culture, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting in a USDA-regulated setting, supporting products for horses and newly launched offerings for cattle. The environment is structured, scientifically rigorous, and supportive, with on-the-job training available for GLP/GMP practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage direct reports