Supervisor, Quality Control Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Quick Summary
Afton Scientific is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs. Utilizing 35,
Afton Scientific is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs.
Requirements
~1 min readPlacement within the range will be based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.
· Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
· Minimum of five to seven years of pharmaceutical analytical laboratory experience.
· Demonstrated expertise with analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, FTIR, GC, Karl Fischer Titration (KFT), UV-Vis, and comparable technologies.
· Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and GLP principles within a pharmaceutical environment.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn additional laboratory software systems.
· Ability to work on-site full-time and perform the physical requirements of a laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
~1 min read· Supervise daily operations of the Quality Control Analytical Chemistry Laboratory while supporting production and quality objectives.
· Assist in managing, coaching, and developing laboratory staff in partnership with the QC Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Manager.
· Perform and oversee analytical testing of pharmaceutical finished products, APIs, and raw materials in accordance with applicable pharmacopeial and regulatory requirements.
· Ensure laboratory operations comply with FDA, ICH, USP, NF, EU, JP, cGMP, GDP, and GLP requirements.
· Design, execute, document, and support validation of laboratory methods, instrumentation, equipment, and analytical techniques.
· Assist in developing, qualifying, and implementing analytical test methods.
· Analyze, interpret, and document laboratory results in accordance with approved procedures.
· Review laboratory documentation and executed testing for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
· Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, and verification activities for laboratory instrumentation.
· Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
· Write, review, edit, and approve controlled documents, including SOPs, validation protocols, specifications, reports, investigations, and quality system documentation.
· Participate in client, internal, and regulatory audits while representing the laboratory in a professional manner.
· Support procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies while maintaining effective relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Nice to Have
~1 min read· Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
· Experience reviewing SOPs, deviations, excursions, investigations, and quality documentation.
· Experience with biologics testing techniques such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, CE-SDS, or icIEF.
· Experience supporting regulatory inspections and client audits.
· Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
· Demonstrated commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.
· Leadership & Accountability
· Coaching & Employee Development
· Communication & Collaboration
· Planning & Prioritization
· Technical Expertise
· Quality & Regulatory Compliance
· Continuous Improvement
· Sound Judgment & Decision Making
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 24 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
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- 24
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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