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QC Operation Specialist

Job Locations US-DE-Middletown
Job ID
2026-13970

Overview

We are seeking a QC Operation Specialist with strong LIMS expertise to support the implementation, administration, and ongoing optimization of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at WuXi STA’s Middletown, DE site. This role will serve as the primary QC system operations liaison, ensuring LIMS workflows align with GMP laboratory operations for both Analytical and Microbiology teams. The specialist will support system configuration, master data governance, user management, integration coordination, validation activities, and continuous improvement of electronic laboratory processes. This position will be critical during drug product manufacturing site startup, ensuring compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready electronic data management.

 

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
 
LIMS system Management and Laboratory Operations Support
• Support day-to-day QC laboratory operations including sample receipt, scheduling, test coordination, documentation tracking, and release workflow management.
• Manage sample lifecycle activities within LIMS, ensuring accurate login, test assignment, result entry, review, approval, and final disposition.
• Maintain LIMS master data including products, specifications, test methods, stability protocols, and sampling plans to ensure alignment with current procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Configure and maintain electronic workflows to support Analytical, Stability, and Microbiology testing programs.
• Generate and maintain electronic Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and QC release reports.
• Monitor laboratory turnaround time, backlog, and workload distribution using LIMS reporting tools.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting and user support for LIMS-related operational issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency through workflow optimization and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions related to QC operations and LIMS usage.
• Recruit, train, and mentor QC operations staff, ensuring technical competency and adherence to GMP standards.
• Foster a culture of efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the QC Operations team.
• Other QC support tasks assigned by QC analytical lead
 
System Integration and Data Integrity
• Support integration between LIMS and external systems such as Empower (instrument data import) and SAP (sample creation and batch disposition where applicable).
• Review and reconcile electronic data to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with ALCOA+ principles.
• Coordinate with IT and system vendors to resolve interface issues and maintain system performance.
• Participate in periodic audit trail review and user access management to ensure compliance with internal controls.’
 
Compliance and Validation Support
• Ensure QC operational processes and LIMS configuration comply with GMP regulations and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities including participation in user requirement definition, testing, and documentation review.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation related to QC workflows and electronic systems.
• Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections related to QC operations and electronic data management.
• Assist in investigations related to OOS results, deviations, and data integrity findings involving laboratory systems.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with LIMS in a cGMP QC laboratory setting, including workflow configuration or administration support.
• Experience supporting lab startup or expansion activities preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with LabX, Empower, and other electronic laboratory management/documentation systems.
• Previous experience supporting both Analytical and Microbiology QC areas.
• Exposure to CDMO or multi-client environments.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated QC laboratory as the operational support role.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage lab software programs, equipment oversight, and sample logistics simultaneously.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations, ICH stability guidelines, and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)

 

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 based on disability

 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

 

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