In Genomics, Agilent offers a broad variety of high-quality workflow solutions for various applications within genomics for translational research and more. Sample quality control (QC), next-generation sequencing (NGS) library prep and target enrichment, microarrays, CRISPR, PCR/qPCR, bioreagents, and data analysis solutions including interpretation, and reporting.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Manager will be responsible for leading a highly skilled team of Quality Inspectors at the Cedar Creek, Texas Manufacturing site for Agilent. You will have oversight for ensuring that Agilent's Quality Specifications are adhered to, as well as ensuring that Agilent is exceeding customers' expectations through a relentless review of our internal processes and procedures. You will have a pivotal role in setting the strategy for the Quality Manager function and execution to the site strategy.

You will be a key member of the site leadership team and will work in close partnership with the site Leadership team.

• Develop and initiate standard methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

• Devise sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting discrepant material to assess cost and responsibility.

• Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality.

• Compile and writes training sessions on Quality Engineering activities.

• Assure data availability and integrity for all quality-related data.

• Assist with Quality Audit support.

• Responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished product.

• Evaluate and dispositions product through non-conformance material and/or deviation.

• Partner with supporting functions in Operations and Research and Development to sustain and improve manufacturing processes.

• Review and approval of Calibration, Equipment Validation, and Preventative Maintenance Records.

• Drive improvement activities through ownership of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).

• Participate in Risk-Management assessments.

• Incorporate Agilent's core values through the management of a highly experienced team.

• Bachelors in science or related field (Masters preferred).

• 1+ year of related experience formally or informally leading people, projects and/or programs for entry to this level.

• 5+ years of experience in IVD, RUO, Medical Device Manufacturing.

• Experience in QA and/or Manufacturing QC, experience dealing with Regulatory compliance.

• Experience in Problem Solving, Process Improvement, and Lean Concepts.

• Previous experience with Research Use Only and In Vitro Diagnostic products.

• Internal Auditing Certification (preferred).

• ASQ CQE or equivalent (preferred).

• Candidate must reside in the Austin Metropolitan area.

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