Quality Control Group Leader

About the role

The QC Group Leader role at Novonesis in Blair, Nebraska, involves leading a team of laboratory technicians and analysts to deliver high-quality, compliant testing results. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities for driving performance, improving workflows, and contributing to site and global QC initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 10+ laboratory technicians and analysts to meet production timelines
• Oversee analytical and microbiological testing activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to laboratory safety standards
• Review and monitor QC data to ensure compliance with global standards and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure team training, competency, and adherence to procedures and systems
• Lead deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant industrial laboratory experience
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and laboratory standards
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in investigations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to be medically cleared to wear a respirator if required

Qualifications

• Experience with LIMS, SAP, or similar ERP systems
• Hands-on experience with analytical and microbiological instrumentation
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Experience working with global quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, FSSC 22000, FAMI-QS)

Skills

• Interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in investigations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to build strong cross-functional networks

Benefits

Novonesis offers:

• Opportunities to grow as a leader within a global QC network
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Exposure to cross-functional and global stakeholders
• Ongoing development and continuous improvement initiatives
• A culture focused on quality, accountability, and teamwork

Pay

$80,000 – $100,000 expected base salary

Schedule

On-site, laboratory-based role in Blair, Nebraska. Supports a 7-day operation with a primary Monday–Friday schedule and flexibility as needed. Office-first environment to support leadership presence and daily lab operations. Minimal to no travel required.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

On-site, laboratory-based role in Blair, Nebraska. Supports a 7-day operation with a primary Monday–Friday schedule and flexibility as needed. Office-first environment to support leadership presence and daily lab operations. Minimal to no travel required.