Quality Control Supervisor - Cell Therapy

Location: On-site in Pearland, TX

About the role

Supervise Quality Control (QC) operations within the Cell Therapy laboratory, including oversight of personnel, assays, and equipment that support the production, release, and distribution of cell therapy products. This position ensures testing activities are executed in compliance with cGMP requirements and works closely with Quality Assurance and Operations teams to successfully implement client methods and maintain regulatory standards.

Schedule

AM Shift, Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with weekend shift differentials.

Pay

Competitive, salaried position with compensation determined by candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off (PTO)

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the QC Cell Therapy laboratory, including oversight of personnel, assays, and equipment
• Review laboratory testing and records to ensure accuracy, compliance with cGMP, and adherence to company procedures
• Lead, coach, and mentor laboratory staff, managing performance, development, and team objectives
• Develop and monitor QC resource capacity and communicate constraints to management and production planning teams
• Write, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, sampling plans, and specifications
• Support and respond to audits, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution
• Lead technical investigations and provide guidance to team members in resolving complex quality or operational issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Operations teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/STEM field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in cell therapy or related industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of biological and cell-based assays, ddPCR, ELISA, cell count and viability, complete blood count, and potency/culture assays
• Experience with assay qualification, validation, and technology transfer strongly preferred
• Experience with document management systems, technical writing, and QC systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, and SAP
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience overseeing full laboratory operations in a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of cGMP practices and quality systems in a QC laboratory setting
• Ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize effectively, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Prior audit support experience (front room/back room) is preferred

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.