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At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.\nWe proudly offer\nGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)\nPaid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)\nCareer advancement opportunities\nEducation reimbursement\n401K program with matching contributions\nLearning platform\nAnd more!\nThis Quality Control Supervisor position will lead evening-shift laboratory operations and a team of Quality Control Analysts who perform analytical testing in support of API manufacturing. This role combines scientific expertise with hands-on leadership to ensure raw materials, in-process samples, finished APIs, stability samples, and special projects are tested safely, accurately, and on schedule. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and other site teams, the supervisor develops team capability, resolves laboratory challenges, and promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping ensure every product meets the quality standards our customers, and their patients, depend on.\nThis position primarily supports evening-shift operations and requires flexibility to work outside normal business hours based on operational needs.\nEssential Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership and Development\nLead, coach, and develop Quality Control Analysts, creating an environment where employees feel supported, accountable, and empowered to perform their best.\n\nAssign and prioritize daily work to meet testing timelines, manufacturing needs, and departmental objectives.\n\nMonitor team performance, productivity, and compliance, providing timely feedback, recognition, training, and performance management as appropriate.\n\nEnsure employees are properly trained and that required training is documented before independently performing assigned work.\n\nProvide technical guidance on laboratory procedures, SOPs, specifications, protocols, controlled forms, investigations, and applicable manufacturing documentation.\n\nLaboratory Operations and Technical Oversight\nOversee and, when needed, perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished APIs, stability samples, and special projects.\n\nReview analytical data and documentation to ensure results are accurate, complete, timely, and scientifically sound.\n\nApply strong knowledge of chromatography, including HPLC, UPLC, and GC, as well as other common analytical techniques and instrumentation.\n\nCoordinate multiple testing priorities and projects to support established schedules, deadlines, and business needs.\n\nSupport the maintenance, calibration, qualification, and validation of laboratory instruments and equipment.\n\nProvide technical expertise in the evaluation and interpretation of analytical results and laboratory issues.\n\nQuality, Compliance, and Investigations\nEnsure laboratory activities are performed in accordance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, data integrity expectations, and applicable company and regulatory standards.\n\nLead or support investigations involving out-of-specification results, deviations, laboratory events, change controls, and CAPAs, ensuring conclusions are scientifically justified and actions are completed on time.\n\nAuthor, review, and revise Quality Control SOPs, test methods, protocols, and other controlled documents.\n\nIdentify compliance or performance risks, take appropriate action, and escalate significant concerns when necessary.\n\nSupport audit and inspection readiness by maintaining accurate documentation, compliant laboratory practices, and a well-prepared team.\n\nSafety and Collaboration\nPromote a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and all applicable safety procedures.\n\nCommunicate laboratory results, priorities, risks, and plans clearly and effectively to employees, leadership, cross-functional partners, and customers when appropriate.\n\nPartner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, and other teams to resolve issues, support production schedules, and improve operational performance.\n\nIdentify and implement opportunities to strengthen laboratory efficiency, quality, safety, and team effectiveness.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nGood Manufacturing & Documentation Practices\nQuality is something we take pride in together. You’ll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia’s standards, which means:\nPerform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.\n\nAdhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.\n\nKeep all required cGMP training current and escalate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in chemistry or another scientific discipline with relevant coursework or professional experience in analytical chemistry.\n\nAt least 5 years of experience in a GMP- or GLP-regulated laboratory environment.\n\nHands-on experience with chromatography, including HPLC, UPLC, and/or GC, and familiarity with other common analytical instruments and techniques.\n\nStrong working knowledge of cGMP requirements, applicable FDA regulations, and compendial standards such as USP and EP.\n\nDemonstrated ability to interpret analytical data, troubleshoot laboratory issues, and apply sound scientific judgment.\n\nAbility to organize and prioritize multiple activities while meeting changing operational needs and deadlines.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and listen effectively.\n\nDemonstrated initiative, accountability, and ability to use team resources effectively to achieve results.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other laboratory or quality systems required for the role.\n\nAbility and willingness to work an evening-shift schedule and provide support outside normal business hours when operationally necessary.\n\nPreferred\nPrevious experience leading, supervising, training, or mentoring employees in a regulated laboratory environment.\n\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical API manufacturing.\n\nExperience conducting or leading OOS investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.\n\nFamiliarity with FDA regulations applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211.\n\nPhysical requirements\nThis role regularly requires sitting, standing, and using hands to handle or feel materials. The employee will frequently use hands and arms and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching may be required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.\nWork environment\nThis position operates in a regulated manufacturing environment. The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals (Personal Protective Equipment required), wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and moderate noise levels. Risk of electrical shock may be present.\nThe employee will help manage handling of hazardous waste for treatment, storage, and disposal, and must be familiar with applicable training requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, including waste labeling, secondary containment, chemical compatibility, storage time limits, container integrity, and proper disposal protocols.\nThis job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. We’re a growing organization, and opportunities to contribute beyond this list are part of what makes Curia exciting. We’re committed to reviewing reasonable accommodation requests to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.\nOther Qualifications\nMust pass a background check\nMust pass a drug screen\nMay be required to pass Occupational Health Screening\nEducation, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.\nWe do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.\nAll interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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