Senior Specialist, Quality Control – Equipment Support

About the role

The Senior Specialist in the WPLO Equipment Support Group leads the life‑cycle management of laboratory equipment across assigned lab areas. The role combines technical expertise, risk‑based asset management and project leadership to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate IPT projects, act as liaison between ESG and lab leads, and prioritize work to meet timelines.
• Qualify, implement, maintain and decommission laboratory equipment, including creation of preventive maintenance plans and calibration updates.
• Generate deviation reports, support investigations, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Utilities and vendors on service contracts, parts orders and maintenance scheduling.
• Provide coaching to new personnel, support regulatory inspections and author related documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering or business (minimum 4 years GMP experience) or Master’s degree (minimum 2 years GMP experience).
• Demonstrated experience with root‑cause analysis, problem‑solving (MPS 8‑step), and quality decision‑making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead cross‑functional projects.

Required skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Risk Based Asset Management (RBAM)
• Equipment Qualification & Calibration Management
• MPS 8‑step Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Deviation Reporting
• Service Contract Negotiation

What we offer

• Salary range $106,200 – $167,200 per year, with annual bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.