QC Manager at Millipore Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-PMLQB Quality Control
Recruiter: Carolyn Angle Jones



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Your Role



The QC Manager is responsible for overseeing quality control activities on St. Louis - North Campus to ensure that products are tested in accordance with established methods and specifications. This role manages testing protocols and is responsible for overall team performance, development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, while driving continuous improvement by addressing quality issues, lab efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with lead times. Furthermore, the QC Manager emphasizes timely reporting and adherence to regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily QC activities to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Apply strategies to identify and prevent quality deviations before they occur.


• In-depth knowledge of quality control methodologies, testing techniques, and data analysis used in molecular biology.


• Ability to align quality control processes with customer needs and expectations.


• Ensure QC activities meet customer requirements and product specifications.


• Allocate QC resources effectively, focusing on high-risk areas.


• Work with other departments to integrate QC processes seamlessly.


• Identify inefficiencies in QC operations and implement streamlined protocols.


• Guarantee all QC activities and processes comply with regulatory standards.


• Lead, develop, and train the QC team to foster a high-performance culture.


• Use data analytics to inform decisions and drive improvements in QC processes. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to QC activities.

Who You Are:




Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related Life Science degree


• Minimum of 5+ years of successful experience in a quality leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience of key quality control and/or quality assurance responsibilities.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to lead teams


• Understanding or experience with ISO & FDA regulations, such as ISO 13485, MDSAP, IVDR, 21CFR820.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. Apply Now