QC Coordinator

Our client is a global manufacturer in the wellness/nutraceuticals space that is searching for a QC Coordinator as the team expands into a new facility. This QC Coordinator is going to oversee quality testing and compliance for a line of nutritional and wellness products. This role is based in the Tampa, FL area and is 100% on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute testing protocols for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.
• Ensure all analytical methods are scientifically sound and meet regulatory expectations.
• Maintain full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and relevant federal regulations.
• Support internal and external audits, including those by regulatory bodies and certification agencies.
• Supervise daily lab activities, including equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Uphold data integrity and documentation standards in line with industry best practices.
• Lead and mentor QC staff, including analysts and technicians.
• Design and deliver training programs on lab techniques, safety, and compliance.
• Conduct root cause analyses for deviations and out-of-specification results.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance quality systems.
• Maintain accurate records such as test results, certificates of analysis, and batch documentation.
• Provide regular quality performance updates to leadership.
• Partner with teams across R&D, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance to ensure product excellence.

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of hands-on QC experience in the supplement, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical sectors (facilities that are audited by NSF, ISO 17025, or the FDA)
• Familiarity with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 111/117) and cGMP standards.
• Proficiency with lab instruments such as HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, GC, and microbiological testing.
• Experience with digital systems like LIMS and QMS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with botanical or herbal ingredients - preferred
• Knowledge of additional standards such as USDA Organic, CA Prop 65 - preferred
• Certifications in quality (e.g., ASQ CQA or CQE) - preferred