Analytical QC Lab Manager — Lead 24/7 Ops & CI

Vogrinc Search Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical team in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting. You will manage operations, testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and efficiency.

You will lead analytical testing across HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and NMR, oversee data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA and process improvements to meet ISO/QMS standards.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years analytical/QC lab experience in chemical manufacturing.
• 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, QMS, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, ERP systems like JD Edwards (Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team and manage daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform/interpret analytical testing using listed instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing of materials.
• Review data, authorize product release, maintain ERP/LIMS data integrity.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, and method improvements.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specs, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Education

BS Chemistry

MS Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

NMR

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical team in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting. You will manage operations, testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and efficiency.

You will lead analytical testing across HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and NMR, oversee data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA and process improvements to meet ISO/QMS standards.