Supervisor I, QC Lab

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Waco, TX, USA
Hybrid
75K-143K Annually
Junior
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Supervises QC laboratory staff and oversees testing and release of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. Leads hiring, training, performance management, investigations, corrective actions, data review, QC metrics, and audit readiness. Ensures compliance with cGMP, GLP, safety standards, and internal procedures. Supports analytical and microbial instrumentation maintenance, laboratory capacity planning, environmental monitoring, waste management, and continuous improvement. Works an overnight A2 shift: Sunday through Tuesday and every other Saturday.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The QC Lab Supervisor I is responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of Lab Analysts and other Lab employees; properly overseeing the day-to-day operations by prioritizing shop floor presence and receiving guidance and direction from more senior leaders. Oversees the processes of the chemical analysis and release of raw materials, in-process, and final products in compliance with current quality criteria while respecting deadlines and managing costs. Ensures effective and efficient utilization of laboratory resources through management of laboratory support activities.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for leading and developing a high performing team while prioritizing shop floor presence. This includes hiring, setting performance expectations, providing continuous and on-time performance feedback, coaching staff, assisting in problem-solving, and handling employee matters. Ensures that the department has the appropriate talent and level of performance to meet business objectives. Monitors administration of training, identifies training needs, and ensures development of team.
  • Oversees the operation and functions of the laboratory group which may include Raw Materials, Finished Products, Projects/validation samples, and environmental monitoring.
  • Identifies aspects of the tests or results warranting further attention and implements corrective actions.
  • Reviews and approves data (may relate to analytical product release depending on regional regulatory requirements).
  • Supports laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification test results, and ensures effective corrective actions are implemented.
  • Effectively understands, communicates, and presents QC Metrics. Attends and leads Tier meetings.
  • Ensures appropriate procedures are in place and that QC activities are executed in line with internal procedures, requirements of cGMP, and relevant safety standards. Assists in implementing continuous improvement actions to lab processes.
  • Assists analysts with analytical/microbial instrumentation. Assures instrumentation availability to achieve schedule and improves capacity by ensuring that preventive and repair maintenance as well as material qualifications are carried out in a timely matter. Plans the needs of instruments by maintaining permanent technical and technological intelligence. Applies systematic corrections and/or corrective actions that mitigate the risk of recurrent instrumentation failures.
  • Assists in the periodic inspection of laboratory facilities to ensure that they are operated and administered according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices, maintaining laboratory audit readiness. When required, support supplier, internal, and regulatory audits
  • May serve as a backup when the Lab Manager is unavailable. Generates and manages non-hazardous and hazardous waste, according with the internal operating procedures and in compliance with local and federal regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a Scientific field (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology)
  • 2+ years of QC Lab experience required.
  • Demonstrated thorough scientific knowledge and technical expertise in chemistry, technical writing, investigations, analytical laboratory equipment, and laboratory operations required.
  • General knowledge in cGMPs, compendia, and regulations required
  • Effective problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to foster an inclusive environment.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate work both within the department and with other departments.
  • Ability to interpret the impact of laboratory data for appropriate and effective actions.
  • Ability to identify, develop, communicate, and follow through to completion necessary corrective action plans to resolve problems.

A2 Shift: 5:45pm-6am - Sunday-Tuesday and every other Saturday

Additional Information

​Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or another scientific field
  • At least 2 years of quality control laboratory experience
  • Thorough scientific knowledge and technical expertise in chemistry, technical writing, investigations, analytical laboratory equipment, and laboratory operations
  • General knowledge of cGMPs, compendia, and applicable regulations
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to foster an inclusive environment
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate work within and outside the department
  • Ability to interpret laboratory data and determine appropriate actions
  • Ability to identify, develop, communicate, and complete corrective action plans

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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