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Quality Control Lead jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, from entry-level team lead to senior QC manager, with specializations in process inspection, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.
Come join our Lakewood, NJ facility where we manufacture products such as TheraBreath Rinse, TheraBreath Toothpaste, A&H Toothpaste, Oragel, Nair and A&H Deodorant!
Role summary
Provides technical and operational leadership for the Quality Control Laboratory supporting the manufacture and release of regulated products. Ensures raw materials, bulk and finished products, are sampled, tested, reviewed, and dispositioned in accordance with approved specifications, validated/verified analytical methods, cGMP requirements, and site Quality Systems. Provides leadership for laboratory personnel, analytical investigations, data integrity, laboratory equipment and computerized systems, method lifecycle activities, stability testing, and inspection readiness. Ensures laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT results, and CAPAs are scientifically sound, timely, and compliant. Drives laboratory performance, analyst competency, continuous improvement, and reliable delivery of accurate analytical results to support product quality and release decisions.
Key responsibilities
- Timely review of raw material, bulk and finished product analysis reports. Escalate laboratory or product quality issues that may impact product quality, consumer safety, regulatory compliance, or batch release.
- Manage performance, attendance, scheduling, succession planning, and employee development. Cross train team to maintain adequate laboratory coverage and business continuity.
- Provide safety training and lead the QC laboratory Job Safety Analysis program; ensure team compliance and personally comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Manage chemicals and supplies against the laboratory budget, maintain laboratory equipment service contracts, and develop laboratory procedures as needed.
- Establish and track KPI’s for laboratory trends and continuous improvement.
- Ensure laboratory investigations are scientifically sound, adequately documented, and identify assignable root causes that are supported by evidence.
- Provide leadership and oversight to ensure QC laboratory compliance with cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and site Quality Systems, while maintaining a continuous state of audit and inspection readiness.
- Oversee analytical support for process validation and ensure laboratory equipment qualification and analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities are appropriately executed, reviewed, documented, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
- Initiate, access, review, and implement change controls affecting laboratory equipment, methods, specifications, software, procedures, sampling plans, and laboratory operations.
- Support Research & Development by reviewing new and updated specifications for accuracy and coordinating analytical testing for finished product expiration studies and plant trials.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Quality Manager or as assigned.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline
- A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive Quality Control laboratory experience required
- Minimum of 2 – 3 years of direct supervisory experience required
- Experience leading CAPA Investigations
- Experience working under 21 CFR Part 211 / cGMP
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of FDA regulations for quality control of OTC drug products (21 CFR 211), quality control test procedures and instrumentation, and validation protocols and procedures.
- Strong technical knowledge of analytical laboratory principles, test methods, and instrumentation, including wet chemistry, gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography (IC), and UV-Visible spectroscopy.
- Working knowledge of laboratory computerized systems including LIMS, chromatography data systems, electronic records, and data integrity.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills, with demonstrated ability to coach and develop laboratory personnel, manage performance, prioritize laboratory workload, and ensure appropriate training and analyst qualification.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex analytical issues, assess product-quality and compliance risks, and make timely, scientifically sound decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other business applications used for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
- Good oral and written communication; excellent organization and time management; ability to interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work for extended periods under pressure while producing results.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $106,400-$151,400. This position is also eligible for a bonus.
As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.
Come join our Lakewood, NJ facility where we manufacture products such as TheraBreath Rinse, TheraBreath Toothpaste, A&H Toothpaste, Oragel, Nair and A&H Deodorant!
Role summary
Provides technical and operational leadership for the Quality Control Laboratory supporting the manufacture and release of regulated products. Ensures raw materials, bulk and finished products, are sampled, tested, reviewed, and dispositioned in accordance with approved specifications, validated/verified analytical methods, cGMP requirements, and site Quality Systems. Provides leadership for laboratory personnel, analytical investigations, data integrity, laboratory equipment and computerized systems, method lifecycle activities, stability testing, and inspection readiness. Ensures laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT results, and CAPAs are scientifically sound, timely, and compliant. Drives laboratory performance, analyst competency, continuous improvement, and reliable delivery of accurate analytical results to support product quality and release decisions.
Key responsibilities
- Timely review of raw material, bulk and finished product analysis reports. Escalate laboratory or product quality issues that may impact product quality, consumer safety, regulatory compliance, or batch release.
- Manage performance, attendance, scheduling, succession planning, and employee development. Cross train team to maintain adequate laboratory coverage and business continuity.
- Provide safety training and lead the QC laboratory Job Safety Analysis program; ensure team compliance and personally comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Manage chemicals and supplies against the laboratory budget, maintain laboratory equipment service contracts, and develop laboratory procedures as needed.
- Establish and track KPI’s for laboratory trends and continuous improvement.
- Ensure laboratory investigations are scientifically sound, adequately documented, and identify assignable root causes that are supported by evidence.
- Provide leadership and oversight to ensure QC laboratory compliance with cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and site Quality Systems, while maintaining a continuous state of audit and inspection readiness.
- Oversee analytical support for process validation and ensure laboratory equipment qualification and analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities are appropriately executed, reviewed, documented, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
- Initiate, access, review, and implement change controls affecting laboratory equipment, methods, specifications, software, procedures, sampling plans, and laboratory operations.
- Support Research & Development by reviewing new and updated specifications for accuracy and coordinating analytical testing for finished product expiration studies and plant trials.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Quality Manager or as assigned.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline
- A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive Quality Control laboratory experience required
- Minimum of 2 – 3 years of direct supervisory experience required
- Experience leading CAPA Investigations
- Experience working under 21 CFR Part 211 / cGMP
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of FDA regulations for quality control of OTC drug products (21 CFR 211), quality control test procedures and instrumentation, and validation protocols and procedures.
- Strong technical knowledge of analytical laboratory principles, test methods, and instrumentation, including wet chemistry, gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography (IC), and UV-Visible spectroscopy.
- Working knowledge of laboratory computerized systems including LIMS, chromatography data systems, electronic records, and data integrity.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills, with demonstrated ability to coach and develop laboratory personnel, manage performance, prioritize laboratory workload, and ensure appropriate training and analyst qualification.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex analytical issues, assess product-quality and compliance risks, and make timely, scientifically sound decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other business applications used for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
- Good oral and written communication; excellent organization and time management; ability to interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work for extended periods under pressure while producing results.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $106,400-$151,400. This position is also eligible for a bonus.
As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/
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Who's Hiring
- Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services70E
- Lockheed Martin40
- McMillen27
- Jobot21
- ITG Communications21
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate55
- Consulting & Professional Services49
- Manufacturing33
- Staffing & Recruiting27
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals27
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control lead jobs.
- Three to five years of quality control experience in a regulated manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or relevant industry quality management standards
- Experience leading or conducting internal audits and managing corrective and preventive action processes
- Proficiency with quality management software and statistical process control tools
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor credential preferred or required
- Strong communication skills for leading inspection teams and presenting findings to management
Tips for Your Quality Control Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to the audit trail
Quality control lead roles prioritize documented outcomes. List the specific standards you've enforced, such as ISO 9001 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and quantify defect reduction or inspection throughput improvements you drove directly.
Highlight your corrective action experience
Employers screen hard for CAPA ownership. Call out the specific corrective and preventive action processes you've led, the root cause methods you used, and whether you closed findings from internal audits or customer complaints.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality control lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your industry background and certification level and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your certification level
Certifications like ASQ CQE or CQA are listed as preferred or required in a large share of job postings. Search for roles that specify the credentials you hold so your application clears initial screening without explanation.
Prepare a walk-through of a real NCR you resolved
Interviewers for quality control lead positions almost always ask for a nonconformance scenario. Walk through the detection, containment, root cause, and closure steps in sequence. Vague answers about team culture won't hold up against that follow-up.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Quality control lead titles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether you'll own audit scheduling, supplier qualification decisions, and disposition authority for nonconforming material. Those distinctions define the actual role you're stepping into.
Quality Control Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality control leads?
Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, Lockheed Martin, and McMillen are hiring the most quality control leads right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in food processing, medical device manufacturing, and industrial equipment production.
How many quality control lead jobs are remote?
About 9% of quality control lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in document control, supplier quality management, and quality systems oversight rather than hands-on inspection work. Floor-based inspection and audit roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a quality control lead?
Start by building hands-on experience as a quality inspector or quality technician in a regulated industry such as manufacturing, food production, or medical devices. From there, pursue an ASQ certification like the CQE or CQA, take ownership of CAPA investigations and audit cycles, and demonstrate you can direct and develop a team of inspectors before applying for lead-level roles.
Can you get a quality control lead job with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates into a quality control lead role with limited direct QC experience if you have a strong background in production, operations, or a related technical field. Earning an entry-level ASQ certification, learning the relevant quality standard for your target industry, and showing you've managed or mentored others in any context strengthens your case considerably.
What does the quality control lead interview process look like?
Most quality control lead interviews run two to three stages. The first is typically a phone screen focused on your industry background and familiarity with the relevant quality standard. A technical or panel interview follows, where you'll walk through real audit scenarios, CAPA cases, or nonconformance resolutions. Final rounds often include a site visit or conversation with the operations or engineering team.
Where can I find and apply to quality control lead jobs?
You can find and apply to quality control lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background, certification level, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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