QC Lab Team Supervisor (Biopharma)

Location: Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, United States; laboratory-based role with standard working hours and possible overtime based on operational needs.

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines through science, digital technology, data, and AI.

What you will do

• Oversee daily quality control laboratory operations, sample testing, scheduling, shopfloor reviews, and operational continuity.
• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements, validated methods, regulatory standards, CAPAs, deviations, change controls, and audit readiness.
• Lead, train, qualify, and mentor laboratory staff while maintaining the laboratory qualification matrix and training compliance.
• Perform and oversee specialized testing, including particulate isolation, optical microscopy, Micro-FTIR, FTIR, SEM/EDS, CCIT, and BLGF testing.
• Manage equipment maintenance, qualification, and calibration, and author technical memorandums, reports, and quality documents.
• Support investigations, customer complaints, inspections, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• At least 8 years of experience in a cGMP environment, with progressive QC experience in pharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with particulate isolation, Micro-FTIR, and SEM/EDS analysis in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory requirements, as well as method validation and transfer protocols.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, LIMS, TrackWise, SAP, iLearn, and related quality systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with USP, EP, and JP compendial testing standards.
• Continuous improvement and Lean experience, including cost and efficiency metrics.
• Experience as an HSE safety representative, conducting GEMBA walks, laboratory inspections, and safety initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, science-focused environment with opportunities for promotion and international career development.
• Employee rewards and benefits package with healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Work focused on medicines, vaccines, digital innovation, data, and AI-driven manufacturing and supply operations.
• Laboratory work includes exposure to chemicals and specialized equipment, with PPE required when applicable.