Analytical QC Lab Manager — 24/7 Operations Lead

Talent With Heart; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to oversee a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This leadership role partners with Production and Operations to drive manufacturing efficiency, investigate root causes, implement CAPA, and maintain ISO/QMS compliance while ensuring data integrity in ERP/LIMS.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, or 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 staff 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

Laboratory leadership

Quality control

Team development

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

NMR

Karl Fischer

Job description

Talent With Heart in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to oversee a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This leadership role partners with Production and Operations to drive manufacturing efficiency, investigate root causes, implement CAPA, and maintain ISO/QMS compliance while ensuring data integrity in ERP/LIMS.