Supervisor I, QC Lab
AbbVie
September 02, 2026
On-site
Waco, TX
$75,000 - $142,500 USD yearly
Operations
The QC Lab Supervisor I is responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of Lab Analysts and other Lab employees, overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations and ensuring chemical analysis and release of raw materials, in-process, and final products in compliance with quality criteria while managing costs and deadlines. Manages laboratory support activities and ensures efficient utilization of laboratory resources.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team (hire, set expectations, provide feedback, coach, problem-solve, manage employee matters; monitor training needs and development).
- Oversee laboratory group operations (raw materials, finished products, projects/validation samples, environmental monitoring).
- Identify tests/results needing further attention and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve data (analytical product release as required by region).
- Support laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification results, ensuring effective corrective actions.
- Present QC Metrics and attend/lead Tier meetings.
- Ensure QC activities follow internal procedures, cGMP, and safety standards; assist with continuous improvement.
- Support analytical/microbial instrumentation; ensure availability via preventive/repair maintenance and material qualifications; mitigate instrumentation failure risks.
- Support GMP/GLP facility inspections and audits (supplier/internal/regulatory when required).
- Backup when Lab Manager unavailable; manage hazardous/non-hazardous waste per procedures and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology).
- 2+ years of QC Lab experience.
- 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 for appropriate actions.
- Ability to develop and complete corrective action plans.
- 3rd shift: 5:45pm–6am.
Benefits (as stated): Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k); eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team (hire, set expectations, provide feedback, coach, problem-solve, manage employee matters; monitor training needs and development).
- Oversee laboratory group operations (raw materials, finished products, projects/validation samples, environmental monitoring).
- Identify tests/results needing further attention and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve data (analytical product release as required by region).
- Support laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification results, ensuring effective corrective actions.
- Present QC Metrics and attend/lead Tier meetings.
- Ensure QC activities follow internal procedures, cGMP, and safety standards; assist with continuous improvement.
- Support analytical/microbial instrumentation; ensure availability via preventive/repair maintenance and material qualifications; mitigate instrumentation failure risks.
- Support GMP/GLP facility inspections and audits (supplier/internal/regulatory when required).
- Backup when Lab Manager unavailable; manage hazardous/non-hazardous waste per procedures and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology).
- 2+ years of QC Lab experience.
- 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 for appropriate actions.
- Ability to develop and complete corrective action plans.
- 3rd shift: 5:45pm–6am.
Benefits (as stated): Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k); eligible for short-term incentive programs.