QC Manager

Piper Companies is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead laboratory operations at their Miami-area facility. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing QC operations, managing laboratory personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across multiple testing functions.

This is primarily an operational and administrative leadership position requiring strong scheduling, planning, decision-making, and team management capabilities within a fast-paced FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day Quality Control laboratory operations across raw materials, in-process, finished product, release, and stability testing
• Supervise and develop a multidisciplinary QC team including chemists, microbiology personnel, stability coordination, and laboratory support staff
• Establish and maintain testing schedules to ensure on-time product release and avoid production or shipment delays
• Review and approve analytical reports, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), deviations, investigations, and corrective actions
• Support laboratory investigations including OOS/OOT events, deviations, and CAPA activities
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 210/211, Part 11, and internal quality standards
• Oversee analytical methods, SOPs, method transfers, validations, and stability programs
• Partner cross-functionally with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, and Operations to support product quality and business objectives
• Support internal, client, and regulatory audits and inspections as a QC subject matter expert
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations, workflow management, and compliance systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline required
• 7+ years of Quality Control laboratory experience within pharmaceutical, OTC, biotech, nutraceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing QC laboratory teams
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, compliance systems, and quality operations
• Proven ability to manage testing schedules, prioritize workflows, and support operational release timelines
• Experience handling investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and regulatory audit support
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance quality, compliance, and operational business needs effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemistry-focused background strongly preferred
• Experience within OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing environments highly preferred
• Exposure to microbiology operations or microbiology testing environments is a plus
• Experience with FDA inspections and 483 responses preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory systems and quality documentation platforms

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fully onsite position based in Miami, FL
• Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility to support multiple QC shifts as needed
• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong cross-functional interaction
• This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on QC leader looking to join a growing and operationally focused organization within the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare manufacturing industry.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $95,000 - $110,000 + Bonus Eligibility
• Direct Hire Role
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays

Application Period: This position opens for applications on 5/8/2026 and will remain open for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

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