Supervisor I, QC Lab
AbbVie
August 20, 2026
On-site
Waco, TX
$75,000 - $142,500 USD yearly
Operations
Job Description
QC Lab Supervisor I is responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of Lab Analysts and other Lab employees, overseeing day-to-day operations, prioritizing shop floor presence, and working under guidance from senior leaders. Oversees chemical analysis and release of raw materials, in-process, and final products in compliance with quality criteria, while respecting deadlines and managing costs. Ensures effective utilization of laboratory resources through management of laboratory support activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team (hiring, performance expectations, feedback, coaching, problem-solving, and handling employee matters); monitor training and identify training needs.
- Oversee laboratory group operations (e.g., raw materials, finished products, projects/validation samples, environmental monitoring).
- Identify test/result issues requiring attention and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve data (as applicable to analytical product release per regional regulations).
- Support investigations, including out-of-specification results, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Understand, communicate, and present QC Metrics; attend and lead Tier meetings.
- Ensure QC activities follow internal procedures, cGMP, and safety standards; assist with continuous improvement.
- Support analytical/microbial instrumentation; ensure preventive/repair maintenance and material qualifications are timely; plan instrument needs and apply corrective actions to reduce recurring failures.
- Assist with periodic GMP/G-Lab practice inspections and maintain audit readiness; support supplier/internal/regulatory audits as required.
- Serve as backup to the Lab Manager; manage non-hazardous and hazardous waste per internal procedures and local/federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology).
- 2+ years of QC Lab experience.
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge/technical expertise in chemistry, technical writing, investigations, analytical lab equipment, and lab operations.
- General knowledge of cGMPs, compendia, and regulations.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution; ability to foster an inclusive environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and interpret lab data to take appropriate actions.
- Ability to develop/communicate/follow through corrective action plans to completion.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.
QC Lab Supervisor I is responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of Lab Analysts and other Lab employees, overseeing day-to-day operations, prioritizing shop floor presence, and working under guidance from senior leaders. Oversees chemical analysis and release of raw materials, in-process, and final products in compliance with quality criteria, while respecting deadlines and managing costs. Ensures effective utilization of laboratory resources through management of laboratory support activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team (hiring, performance expectations, feedback, coaching, problem-solving, and handling employee matters); monitor training and identify training needs.
- Oversee laboratory group operations (e.g., raw materials, finished products, projects/validation samples, environmental monitoring).
- Identify test/result issues requiring attention and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve data (as applicable to analytical product release per regional regulations).
- Support investigations, including out-of-specification results, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Understand, communicate, and present QC Metrics; attend and lead Tier meetings.
- Ensure QC activities follow internal procedures, cGMP, and safety standards; assist with continuous improvement.
- Support analytical/microbial instrumentation; ensure preventive/repair maintenance and material qualifications are timely; plan instrument needs and apply corrective actions to reduce recurring failures.
- Assist with periodic GMP/G-Lab practice inspections and maintain audit readiness; support supplier/internal/regulatory audits as required.
- Serve as backup to the Lab Manager; manage non-hazardous and hazardous waste per internal procedures and local/federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology).
- 2+ years of QC Lab experience.
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge/technical expertise in chemistry, technical writing, investigations, analytical lab equipment, and lab operations.
- General knowledge of cGMPs, compendia, and regulations.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution; ability to foster an inclusive environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and interpret lab data to take appropriate actions.
- Ability to develop/communicate/follow through corrective action plans to completion.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.