Global Quality Lab Instrumentation & Methods Lead

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

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead with a strong background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to oversee QC instrumentation across global sites.

The ideal candidate will lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities, develop and transfer methods, standardize platforms, and drive procurement and CapEx planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity across Balchem laboratories worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• 5+ years with analytical instrumentation (ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration, particle size).
• Strong knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated labs.
• Excellent communication and project management.
• Familiar with ISO/IEC 17025 for instrumentation and validation.
• Willing to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation (IQ/OQ/PQ) across global QC labs.
• Provide on-site training on instrument operation and analysis.
• Lead method development, optimization, and transfer between sites.
• Standardize analytical methodologies and platforms globally.
• Assist procurement and commissioning of lab equipment; help CapEx planning.
• Maintain instrument lifecycle management, calibration, maintenance.
• Collaborate with Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Quality Systems and IT to integrate instrumentation with LIMS/LIS.

Skills

Instrument qualification

Method development

Project management

Technical training

Communication skills

ISO 17025 familiarity

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

ICP

HPLC/UPLC

FTIR

Titration

Particle size analysis

Job description

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead with a strong background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to oversee QC instrumentation across global sites.

The ideal candidate will lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities, develop and transfer methods, standardize platforms, and drive procurement and CapEx planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity across Balchem laboratories worldwide.