Analytical Laboratory Manager - 24/7 QC Lead

Accounting Search; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 operation, ensuring product quality and manufacturing efficiency. The role emphasizes staff development, analytical testing leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced chemical environment.

You will manage instrumentation, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Production to meet release schedules and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/ QC lab experience in chemical, pharma, or food process manufacturing.
• Requires 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical 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 staff and oversee daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and allocating resources for timely results.
• Perform and interpret analyses using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and other instruments.
• Oversee organic analytics and wet chemistry testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Review data, authorize product release, ensure data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, and method improvements.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

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

Accounting Search seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 operation, ensuring product quality and manufacturing efficiency. The role emphasizes staff development, analytical testing leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced chemical environment.

You will manage instrumentation, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Production to meet release schedules and customer expectations.