Global Quality Lab Instrumentation Lead - Method Dev & IQ/OQ

Balchem; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead to advance QC testing across global sites. The role focuses on instrument qualification, method development, and cross-site transfer to ensure consistent analytics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in analytical instrumentation, strong validation expertise, and experience in regulated labs, with travel 25–50% to support global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR).
• Strong knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated labs.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements related to instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support IQ/OQ/PQ instrument qualification across global QC labs.
• Provide onsite training on instrument operation and analysis.
• Lead method development, optimization, and transfer between sites.
• Drive standardization of analytical methods and platforms across global labs.
• Assist procurement, specs, and commissioning of lab equipment.
• Develop CapEx plans for long-term capital equipment.
• Maintain best practices for instrument lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with site Quality leaders for regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Quality Systems and IT to integrate data systems.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Analytical chemistry

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory environments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field

Tools

ICP

HPLC/UPLC

FTIR

Titration systems

Particle size analysis

Job description

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead to advance QC testing across global sites. The role focuses on instrument qualification, method development, and cross-site transfer to ensure consistent analytics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in analytical instrumentation, strong validation expertise, and experience in regulated labs, with travel 25–50% to support global operations.