Quality Control Manager (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about analytical methods and enjoy optimizing processes? Are you looking for a corporate culture that values initiative, collaboration, and innovation in a forward‑looking industry? If so, join us and support our Quality Control team.

c‑LEcta, as part of the Kerry Group, is a leading developer and producer of biotechnological products for regulated markets such as the food and pharmaceutical industries. Using state‑of‑the‑art technologies, we develop customized enzymes and microbial production strains that enable cost-efficient industrial manufacturing processes.

The Quality Control department is responsible for the analysis and release of high‑quality biotechnological products. These products are tested according to defined quality requirements for critical raw materials used in the biopharmaceutical and food industries, all within an EXCiPACT‑certified environment.

What can you expect from us:

• Our Kerry Biotechnology Centre – an attractive location at the Alte Messe Leipzig with modern office and laboratory facilities.
• An international team working in an innovative environment.
• A structured onboarding process that prepares you for a varied and dynamic workday.
• Flat hierarchies and a trusting, supportive work atmosphere
• Competitive compensation and unforgettable team events

Your main tasks:

• Reviewing internal and external analysis results according to internal standards in an EXCiPACT‑certified environment
• Coordinating analyses at external analytical laboratories
• Creating and maintaining QC‑specific documents
• Assisting in handling deviations and change procedures
• Coordinating and providing technical support for method transfers
• Coordinating and documenting of validation procedures for analytical methods and stability programs
• As a QC Manager, you will work closely with the lab team and report to the Head of the QC Department

Your skills:

• Education: Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: Hands‑on experience with analytical methods (enzymatic assays, enzyme activity testing, and ideally molecular biology, microbiology, or HPLC).
• Work style: Strong analytical thinking, ideally with basic knowledge of statistics and enzyme reactions. High motivation to learn new methods and optimize processes; proactive and self‑driven. Proficient in standard office applications (especially MS Word and MS Excel).
• Personality: Team‑oriented mindset with strong communication skills. Well‑organized, careful, and able to work independently.
• Languages: Fluent German and very good English skills, both written and spoken.

Convinced? Then please apply by specifying your salary expectations and your desired starting date.

Heike Kutschke
Head of Human Resources
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