Coordinator, Quality Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods

Jobtailor; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Utah is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Specialist to lead analytical instrumentation initiatives across Balchem-like sites, drive validation programs (IQ/OQ/PQ), and standardize methodologies for quality assurance. The role emphasizes cross-site collaboration, training, and capital equipment planning in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in analytical instrumentation, strong project management, and a proactive approach to global quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration systems, particle size).
• Strong working knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements related to instrumentation, validation, and technical competence.
• Excellent communication, training, and project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed (25-50%).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing expansion of expertise and methodologies for QC testing across sites.
• Supporting global quality initiatives and standardizing methodologies.
• Assisting in procurement and validation of new equipment.
• Developing instrumentation systems for high-quality, efficient lab operations.
• Leading instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) globally.
• Providing onsite training on instrument operation, troubleshooting, and analytical techniques.
• Leading method development, optimization, and transfer between sites for alignment and reproducibility.
• Driving standardization of analytical methodologies and instrumentation platforms across labs.
• Supporting procurement, specification, and commissioning of lab equipment with CapEx planning.
• Establishing and maintaining global best practices for instrument lifecycle management, calibration, and maintenance.
• Collaborating with Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance related to instrumentation and performance.
• Partnering with Quality Systems and IT to ensure integration of instrumentation with lab data systems.

Skills

Instrument validation

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science

Tools

ICP

HPLC/UPLC

FTIR

Titration

Particle sizing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the expansion of expertise and methodologies used for QC testing at various Balchem sites.
• Supporting global quality initiatives, including standardizing methodologies across sites.
• Assisting in procurement and validation of new equipment.
• Developing robust instrumentation systems to drive high-quality, efficient laboratory operations throughout the company.
• Leading and supporting instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) across global QC laboratories.
• Providing onsite technical training to laboratory staff on instrument operation, troubleshooting, and analytical techniques as needed.
• Serving as a technical lead for method development, optimization, and transfer between sites to ensure alignment and reproducibility.
• Driving standardization of analytical methodologies and instrumentation platforms across global labs.
• Supporting procurement, specification, and commissioning of laboratory equipment, including development of long-term capital expenditure (CapEx) plans.
• Establishing and maintaining global best practices for instrument lifecycle management, calibration, and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborating with site Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to instrumentation and method performance.
• Partnering with Quality Systems and IT teams to ensure proper integration of instrumentation with laboratory data systems.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration systems, particle size, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements related to instrumentation, validation, and technical competence
• Excellent communication, training, and project management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed (25-50%)