

New · posted Nov 6
Regeneron · Biotechnology
QC External Lab Coordinator
- Rensselaer, NY
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
About the job
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are currently looking to fill a Quality Control (QC) External Lab Coordinator position. Regeneron successfully manufactures a range of biopharmaceuticals for patients worldwide, including our approved therapeutic proteins and those involved in clinical studies. Our QC External Testing Coordinators supports the daily operations of the QC External Testing group in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP regulations.
When & where:
- Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
- Work model: 1st shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm
Discover your role:
- Serving as the primary operational liaison between Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs) and internal partners, including QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Leading cross-functional meetings with CTLs and internal partners to establish project timelines, discuss technical issues, supervise progress, and drive issue resolution.
- Monitoring CTL performance metrics, turnaround times, testing capacity, and schedule adherence; growing risks and implementing mitigation plans as appropriate.
- Using a sample tracking system (LIMS) to review sample inventory against samples sent and received by external laboratories to resolve accuracy and to maintain sample integrity.
- Coordinating activities between external laboratories and Regeneron subject matter experts (SMEs) to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
- Coordinating on-time shipment of samples to Contract Testing Labs.
- Coordinating receipt and entry of test data from Contract Testing Labs.
- Providing technical support as needed for invalid assays, deviations, OOS/OOT investigations.
- Initiating and completing CAPAs and Change Controls in accordance with site procedures.
- Writing new SOPs and updating existing SOPs as needed.
- Initiating and handling workflows in the electronic document management system.
- Ensuring that all work performed follows required regulatory requirements (e.g. cGMP), company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Proactively identifying and implementing process improvements, lean initiatives.
- Performing other duties relevant to the position as required.
This role requires:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field)
- Experience with cGMP is preferred.
- Occasions where you may be required to be on call during off-hours (ex. weekends, holiday breaks) to support critical shipment or entry of results.
- Level is settled based on qualifications relevant to the role.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides amazing benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and stock for employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (hourly)
$25.24 - $39.47
Pay and benefits
$52,499 – $82,098 a year
Employer provided$25.24 – $39.47 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesHealth and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Stock
401(k) company match
Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
Paid time off
Where you'll work
Rensselaer, NYOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · November 6, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 8% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in New York23 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US84 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $52,499 | — | $82,098 |
| New York (middle half) | $58,000 | $66,000 | $74,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $61,500 | $73,500 | $90,125 |
This role: Regeneron's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 6, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 250 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Regeneron's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 29 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods9
- Documentation and SOPs5
- GMP and compliance3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Collaboration and leadership2
- Data and digital systems1
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Control work in biotechnology, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticalsNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical ProductionNamed in the posting
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validation
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- ISPEISPE GAMP 5(official source, opens in a new tab)A risk-based approach to compliant GxP computerized systems
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- ICHICH Q2(R2) and Q14(official source, opens in a new tab)Validation and development of analytical procedures
- FDAFDA analytical procedures guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Analytical Procedures and Methods Validation for Drugs and Biologics
- ICHICH Q1 stability testing(official source, opens in a new tab)Stability testing of drug substances and drug products
- EDQMEuropean Pharmacopoeia(official source, opens in a new tab)The Ph. Eur. quality standards for medicines in Europe, published by the EDQM
- ICHICH Q3 impurities(official source, opens in a new tab)Impurities in drug substances and products, residual solvents and elemental impurities
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- FDA21 CFR Parts 600 to 680(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA standards for biological products, from licensing to lot release
- ICHICH Q5 and Q6B(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality of biotechnological products and their specifications
Company hiring pulse
Regeneron on Regulatory Jobs
- 177
- Open roles
- 177
- Distinct roles
- 11
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality75 42%
- Clinical74 42%
- Regulatory29 16%
By level
- Associate & Specialist58 33%
- Manager53 30%
- Director52 29%
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QC External Lab Coordinator at Regeneron
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