Quality Control Supervisor

About the role

At MilliporeSigma, the Quality Control Supervisor will provide direct management and development of the department that is primarily responsible for testing and timely release of in-process, intermediate, and final products. Other areas of responsibility may include raw materials, method validation/qualification, and stability testing associated with cGMP manufacturing.

Typical hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 pm – 7:30 am with flexibility of working between both Madison and Verona sites.

Responsibilities

• Leads the team to meet deadlines while preserving quality and safety, optimizing workload and resource use.
• Applies analytical chemistry knowledge to lab procedures, spectral/chromatographic interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Chromeleon, SAP, LIMS, FileMakerPro, and scheduling tools to manage workflows and data integrity.
• Ensures technical training for QC personnel and strict adherence to cGMP, regulatory requirements, and housekeeping.
• Oversees routine and non-routine QC testing, compiles technical reports, and maintains accurate records and protocols.
• May perform routine and non-routine QC testing.
• Manages change control processes for new/existing programs, and coordinates budgets for stability studies and final product release.
• Coordinates with manufacturing, external labs, and project teams; supports inspections and communicates progress effectively.
• Drives continuous improvement through capacity planning, metrics tracking, and leadership in scheduling and planning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life science discipline.
• 5+ years experience in cGMP analytical environment, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years management and/or supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to act in a position of leadership and work in analytical testing labs with hazardous/toxic chemicals.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical manufacturing (21 CFR 210 & 211) and/or Q7A Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for APIs.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams that operate across various shift schedules.
• Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies.

Pay

Pay range for this position: $80,700-$121,200. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites

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Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 pm – 7:30 am with flexibility of working between both Madison and Verona sites.