Analytical QC Lab Lead — 24/7 Ops, Continuous Improvement

True North Consultants, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 analytical testing operation in a chemical manufacturing setting.

You will manage daily lab activities, mentor the team, and ensure timely results aligned with production goals. The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytics/quality control, 3+ years of leadership, and hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, NMR, LIMS, and ERP systems to sustain ISO/QMS compliance and drive

Qualificações

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in Analytical/Quality Control lab.
• 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, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS and JD Edwards (Oracle) or similar ERP systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory while managing daily 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

Conhecimentos

Laboratory leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Analytical instrumentation proficiency

Formação

BS or MS in Chemistry

Ferramentas

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Descrição da vaga

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 analytical testing operation in a chemical manufacturing setting.

You will manage daily lab activities, mentor the team, and ensure timely results aligned with production goals. The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytics/quality control, 3+ years of leadership, and hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, NMR, LIMS, and ERP systems to sustain ISO/QMS compliance and drive