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QC Team Lead

Johnson & Johnson
Irelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026

About the role

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Control

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

JOB POSITION SUMMARY

  • Manages all aspects of the QC testing program on shift.

  • Ensures all testing & quality requirements related to all products meet company requirements.

  • This position also provides technical leadership and establishes appropriate systems to ensure departmental compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Responsible for driving QC testing targets and pace in the lab.

  • The QCTL role involves management of personnel on shift (core, workday, 5 conversations, ER/LR management).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervises the performance, review and scheduling of laboratory personnel. Provides training development.

  • Oversees QC testing program on shift and coordinates laboratory activity in support of routine testing etc.

  • Coordinates and prioritizes laboratory activity in support of routine testing, product release, product shelf-life, process non-conformances, complaint investigations, regulatory submissions, etc.

  • Acts as a technical expert and approval authority on relevant technical issues, protocols, SOPs, methods, etc. Supports cost improvement projects within department and in support of internal customers.

  • Drives closure of O/I's, ensures TWI process conformation checks, BOP audits, In solution analysis, NC investigations, 5S audits are all supported and completed in a timely manner.

  • Oversees safety & environmental requirements for QC lab and ensures lab meets all safety requirements.

  • Track, report, & improve key quality indicators for laboratory compliance and efficiency.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

  • Supports the planning of annual spending and headcount budgets.

  • Acts as the contact for regulatory groups on QC issues and audits.

  • Following Good Manufacturing Practice requirements in all aspects of role

  • Manages all aspects of people management - core, workday, 5 conversations, ER/LR activities

  • All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

  • Min. Cert level in Quality / Science related discipline

  • 5 Years’ Experience in a regulated environment

  • Leadership experience

  • Ability to work in a team environment while meeting daily targets

  • Ability to work on own initiative

  • Flexible work ethic

  • Attention to detail

  • Being able to work in a team environment

SHIFT ROTATION

12 hour shifts working. 2 shifts on and 2 shifts off, followed by 3 shifts on and 3 shifts off. This occurs over a month of days then a month of nights.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

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