Kelly Services
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Miami, FL
Compensation: $120,000-$150,000/year
We are seeking an experienced
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
to lead a team of scientists and technical staff in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership in both
QA and QC operations , a solid scientific foundation in
chemistry or biology , and hands‑on experience managing analytical and stability programs within a solid dose manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor a team of 17 QC professionals, including chemists, data reviewers, and support staff.
Oversee all QC laboratory operations to ensure compliance with company policies, cGMP, and regulatory standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory goals, objectives, and analytical procedures.
Lead method transfers, method validations, raw material/in‑process/bulk/stability/finished product testing, and data review.
Maintain the laboratory’s equipment calibration program and ensure all systems are audit‑ready.
Conduct and review laboratory investigations, author CAPAs, and ensure timely resolution of deviations.
Oversee the development and maintenance of Certificates of Analysis and stability protocols.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance across laboratory operations.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with QA, manufacturing, and technical teams to ensure product quality and regulatory alignment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a
Chemical or Biological discipline .
7+ years of QC laboratory experience
in a regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
Proven
leadership experience
managing QC/QA teams and laboratory operations.
Strong knowledge of
GMP compliance , analytical methods, and stability programs.
Proficiency with
Empower
and
LIMS
software systems preferred.
Solid understanding of
method transfer and validation
processes.
Experience in
solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing
(background with companies such as Teva or Watson Labs is a plus).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Local candidates preferred.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Compensation: $120,000-$150,000/year
We are seeking an experienced
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
to lead a team of scientists and technical staff in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership in both
QA and QC operations , a solid scientific foundation in
chemistry or biology , and hands‑on experience managing analytical and stability programs within a solid dose manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor a team of 17 QC professionals, including chemists, data reviewers, and support staff.
Oversee all QC laboratory operations to ensure compliance with company policies, cGMP, and regulatory standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory goals, objectives, and analytical procedures.
Lead method transfers, method validations, raw material/in‑process/bulk/stability/finished product testing, and data review.
Maintain the laboratory’s equipment calibration program and ensure all systems are audit‑ready.
Conduct and review laboratory investigations, author CAPAs, and ensure timely resolution of deviations.
Oversee the development and maintenance of Certificates of Analysis and stability protocols.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance across laboratory operations.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with QA, manufacturing, and technical teams to ensure product quality and regulatory alignment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a
Chemical or Biological discipline .
7+ years of QC laboratory experience
in a regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
Proven
leadership experience
managing QC/QA teams and laboratory operations.
Strong knowledge of
GMP compliance , analytical methods, and stability programs.
Proficiency with
Empower
and
LIMS
software systems preferred.
Solid understanding of
method transfer and validation
processes.
Experience in
solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing
(background with companies such as Teva or Watson Labs is a plus).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Local candidates preferred.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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