Analytical QC Lab Manager — 24/7 Operations Lead

Your Talent Team; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader in Mount Pleasant, SC to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical production laboratory.

You will lead, mentor, and develop the team, prioritize workflow, and ensure timely analytical results using a suite of instruments.

This role emphasizes continual improvement, CAPA, and compliance with ISO/QMS while collaborating with Production to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/QC labs.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and CI skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and QMS documentation.
• Experience with LIMS and ERP systems (JD Edwards/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QC Laboratory team and daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform and interpret testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR.
• Oversee organic analysis and wet chemistry testing for materials and products.
• Review data, authorize releases, maintain ERP/LIMS data integrity.
• Drive root cause investigations, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain SOPs, methods, specs, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals

Skills

Leadership

Analytical testing

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Cross-functional

Education

BS or MS Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Your Talent Team is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader in Mount Pleasant, SC to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical production laboratory.

You will lead, mentor, and develop the team, prioritize workflow, and ensure timely analytical results using a suite of instruments.

This role emphasizes continual improvement, CAPA, and compliance with ISO/QMS while collaborating with Production to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.