QC Supervisor

Bracknell
3 months ago
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Location: Berkshire (Onsite)

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

Are you an experienced quality control professional looking to lead a team in a fast-paced diagnostic or biotech environment? We’re hiring a QC Supervisor for an onsite role based in Berkshire. This position offers the chance to lead routine testing operations, support product release, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance in a lab-based setting.

About the Role

As QC Supervisor, you’ll oversee the day-to-day activities of the Quality Control team, ensuring diagnostic products meet performance standards and are released on time. You’ll provide technical guidance, support the team’s development, and play a key role in upholding quality, safety, and compliance requirements across all QC workflows.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong laboratory background in ELISA or immunoassay testing, who enjoys leading people and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise QC Analysts, managing daily schedules and supporting individual development

Oversee QC testing of reagents, raw materials, and finished ELISA kits

Ensure data accuracy, compliance with SOPs, and adherence to GDP standards

Review and approve laboratory documentation, escalating issues where needed

Support investigations into deviations and non-conformances

Maintain audit readiness and assist with internal and external audits

Contribute to the implementation of process improvements and digital tools (e.g., LIMS)

Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to support operational continuity

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Science, or related discipline

Substantial experience in a QC lab, ideally within diagnostics, biotech, or biopharma manufacturing

Hands-on experience with ELISA or immunoassay testing

Strong organisational and communication skills

Experience supervising or mentoring lab teams

A commitment to data integrity and continuous improvement

Why Apply?

You’ll be part of a supportive and quality-focused environment where your leadership will help ensure reliable diagnostic products reach global markets. If you’re passionate about lab-based quality work and people management, this could be your next step

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