About the Role
QA/QC Project Lead - Permanent - Bonita Springs, Florida
We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Project Lead to support an early-stage radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operation. This position blends quality assurance and quality control responsibilities in a hands-on environment where system ownership and operational execution are essential prior to functional specialization.
As the organization grows, this role may expand to include building and leading additional quality resources.
This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Facilities, and Project Management.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing early-phase GMP activities, ensuring alignment between laboratory and production functions, and supporting equipment, starting materials, and intermediates used in clinical development.
Skills & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in QA/QC or combined quality and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing within a cGMP environment
Working knowledge of FDA/cGMP regulations (21 CFR 210/211) and relevant ICH guidelines
Experience in a radiopharmaceutical production facility is preferred
Strong understanding of quality systems and demonstrated success managing complex projects
High attention to detail and ability to interpret regulatory requirements and standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and reporting
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; experience in fast-paced technical environments is highly valued
High integrity, collaborative mindset, and ability to foster teamwork
Working Environment
This role may involve work in cleanroom manufacturing areas, laboratory settings, and office environments. Physical and environmental conditions may include:
Exposure to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures
Extended periods of computer use, sitting, or standing
Use of stairs and repetitive keyboard work
Tasks requiring fine motor skills, bending, and grasping
Noise levels ranging from quiet to moderate depending on the work area
Visual requirements including near vision and color discrimination
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing. Compliance with cleanroom gowning standards is mandatory.
Radiation Safety
Employees may work in areas where radiation is present. Responsibilities may include:
Adhering to established radiation safety procedures
Participating in required monitoring and safety programs
Reporting health conditions that could affect cleanroom or product integrity standards
The QA/QC Project Lead's responsibilities will be:
Quality Assurance
Lead the development and implementation of early-phase quality programs
Support end-to-end early production activities, including batch record review, approval, and material/product disposition
Drive technology transfer and scale-up initiatives tied to production expansion
Author and maintain GMP documentation and procedures
Assist with implementation and improvement of quality systems (e.g., QMS, EDMS, LMS)
Ensure quality initiatives appropriately balance operational safety requirements, including radiation safety
Quality Control
Serve as a subject matter expert in key QC functions
Provide on-site QC oversight of manufacturing operations
Develop and maintain procedural controls for component inspection, product testing, and laboratory analysis
Support in-house analytical methods and instrumentation
Oversee QC activities related to batch release
Contribute to stability studies and product validation testing
Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support evolving organizational needs.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Anthony Rabinkov at a.rabinkov @proclinical.com
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Tech Stack
GMPcGMPQuality SystemsQMSEDMSLMSTechnical DocumentationReportingAnalytical SkillsTroubleshootingRadiation Safety ProceduresBatch Record ReviewMaterial DispositionProduct DispositionTechnology TransferScale-upComponent InspectionProduct TestingLaboratory AnalysisAnalytical MethodsInstrumentationStability StudiesProduct Validation Testing