New · posted Oct 15
STERIS · Medical Devices
QC Lab Supervisor
- St. Louis, MO
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
Open until filled
The role
The QC Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards.
This position is responsible for all aspects of quality control within the organization including receiving, in-process, finished goods testing, scheduling resources, defining solutions to improve compliance, and provide key input to senior management on compliance in accordance with the requirements for ISO, FDA QSR, and STERIS policies.
Schedule: Onsite 6am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday (on-call for 3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am)
Location: 7405 Page Ave St. Louis, MO
Other
- Lifting, Pushing, Pulling 10-25lbs.
- Safety sensitive position.
- Working in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals.
What you need
Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 8 years’ experience in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA/ISO 13485).
- 2 years of supervisory / leadership experience.
- Knowledge of standard quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), Root Cause Analysis, and Statistics.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
- Make recommendations on improvements to test methods and procedures.
- Make decisions on experimental steps and data analysis within defined parameters and guidelines.
Preferrednice to have
- Bachelors in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
- Previous experience working in a regulated chemical manufacturing environment.
- Analytical laboratory expereince including using GC/HPLC/UPLC instruments/technology.
- Prior experience leading laboratory teams, including training, scheduling, and employee development.
- Experience supporting FDA, ISO, MDSAP, and customer audits within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success leading investigations, CAPAs, nonconformance resolution, and root cause analysis activities.
- Experience supporting new product development, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, and test method lifecycle management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D teams.
What you'll do
- Supervises laboratory activities to ensure all products are tested in accordance with company policy and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Supports NPD projects and completes all tasks related to the laboratory.
- Serves as a contact point for outside vendors, consultants and auditors.
- Assist with developing test methodologies and procedures.
- Assists / trains Lab Techs and Specialist.
- Works with QS on internal and external audits and audit training.
- Assists with developing and validating methods.
Pay and benefits
$79,687 – $103,125 a year
Employer providedWhat STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
- Market Competitive Pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
- Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Long/Short Term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity & Paternal Leave
- Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term caree
Pay range for this opportunity is $79,687.50 - $103,125.00. [ACTION REQUIRED - REMOVE IF NOT APPLICABLE:] This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
Pay: $79,687 - $103,125 annually + annual bonus
Annual bonus
Paid time off and 9 added holidays
Healthcare, dental and vision
Short/long term disability
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Where you'll work
St. Louis, MOOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in St. Louis, MOEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesSTERIS's statements, word for word
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 28% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US24 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $79,687 | — | $103,125 |
| All US (middle half) | $108,500 | $127,250 | $143,500 |
This role: STERIS's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 275 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not STERIS's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 30 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods12
- GMP and compliance6
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Validation and qualification3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Regulatory submissions1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 58 (GLP)(official source, opens in a new tab)Good laboratory practice for nonclinical laboratory studies
- European UnionEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- FDA and partnersMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program
Company hiring pulse
STERIS on Regulatory Jobs
- 30
- Open roles
- 21
- Distinct roles
- 14
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality28 93%
- Regulatory2 7%
By level
- Associate & Specialist18 60%
- Senior & Principal7 23%
- Manager4 13%
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QC Lab Supervisor at STERIS
Open until filled. $80K–$103K a year, employer provided.