Analytical Lab Manager - 24/7 QC & Process Improvement

The Keystone Distinction Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical team responsible for testing, data integrity, and quality systems supporting a specialty chemical operation.

You will develop staff, drive CAPA and continuous improvement, partner with Production to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, and maintain instrument availability and documentation in ERP/LIMS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Team Development

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

NMR

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Education

BS/MS Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

NMR

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical team responsible for testing, data integrity, and quality systems supporting a specialty chemical operation.

You will develop staff, drive CAPA and continuous improvement, partner with Production to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, and maintain instrument availability and documentation in ERP/LIMS.