Analytical Lab Manager: 24/7 QC Leader & CI

Top Dog Recruiting; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader for a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will oversee laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Lead a team, prioritize workflow, manage HPLC/GC/GC-MS/FT-IR/UV-Vis, interpret data, and drive CAPA and ISO/QMS compliance. BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years lab experience and 3+ years leadership required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, or food process manufacturing.
• 3+ years proven laboratory leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using authorized instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Data integrity

Quality mindset

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

NMR

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader for a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will oversee laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Lead a team, prioritize workflow, manage HPLC/GC/GC-MS/FT-IR/UV-Vis, interpret data, and drive CAPA and ISO/QMS compliance. BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years lab experience and 3+ years leadership required.