Merck KGaA Posted August 21, 2026

Quality Control Supervisor

Madison, Wisconsin, United States FULL_TIME
Quality

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About this opportunity

Work Location:  Madison, Wisconsin

Shift:  No

Department:  LS-SC-UYWQFE Environmental Monitoring

Hiring Manager: Elizabeth Klatt

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Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, the Quality Control Supervisor will provide direct management and development of the department that is primarily responsible for testing and timely release of in-process, intermediate, final products.  Other areas of responsibility may include, raw materials, method validation / qualification, and stability testing associated with cGMP manufacturing.

Typical hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 pm – 7:30 am with flexibility of working between both Madison and Verona sites.

Leads the team to meet deadlines while preserving quality and safety, optimizing workload and resource use.

Applies analytical chemistry knowledge to lab procedures, spectral/chromatographic interpretation, and troubleshooting.

Proficient with Chromeleon, SAP, LIMS, FileMakerPro, and scheduling tools to manage workflows and data integrity.

Ensures technical training for QC personnel and strict adherence to cGMP, regulatory requirements, and housekeeping.

Oversees routine and non-routine QC testing, compiles technical reports, and maintains accurate records and protocols.

May perform routine and non-routine QC testing.

Manages change control processes for new/existing programs, and coordinates budgets for stability studies and final product release.

Coordinates with manufacturing, external labs, and project teams; supports inspections and communicates progress effectively.

Drives continuous improvement through capacity planning, metrics tracking, and leadership in scheduling and planning activities

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life science discipline

5+ years experience in cGMP analytical environment, or equivalent industry experience

2+ years management and/or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to act in a position of leadership and work in analytical testing labs with hazardous/toxic chemicals

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical manufacturing (21 CFR 210 & 211) and/or Q7A Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for API’s

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with teams that operate across various shift schedules

Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies

Pay Range for this position: $80,700-$121,200.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here .

RSREMD

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 971 comparable Quality roles across 117 biopharma companies.

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889Currently active
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49Countries represented

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This roleSubject $80,700/yr – $121,200/yr
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