Global Quality Lab Programs Lead (LIMS & PT)

Balchem Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Programs Lead with a strong background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to own and optimize laboratory quality systems, focusing on LabVantage LIMS and proficiency testing programs. The role requires global leadership in LIMS implementation, automation, and data integration across Balchem QC labs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of LIMS experience, excellent communication and project management skills, and familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of LIMS experience, preferably administering LIMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, workflows, and data integrity.
• Experience designing or supporting proficiency testing or analyst qualification programs.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for proficiency testing and data management.
• Willingness to travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global system owner for LabVantage LIMS and lead system implementation across Balchem Quality labs.
• Develop advanced reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking within LIMS.
• Drive automation of laboratory workflows and routine reporting to minimize manual work.
• Maintain LIMS configuration, user access, and master data; coordinate upgrades with vendors.
• Ensure data flow between LIMS and other enterprise systems (ERP, PowerBI).
• Collaborate with Global Quality, IT, and site teams to support data integrity and scalable design.
• Support PT program design, implementation, and performance tracking across labs.

Skills

LIMS experience

Data integrity

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical workflows

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Quality Systems / Chemistry / Food Science

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

LIMS administration

Job description

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Programs Lead with a strong background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to own and optimize laboratory quality systems, focusing on LabVantage LIMS and proficiency testing programs. The role requires global leadership in LIMS implementation, automation, and data integration across Balchem QC labs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of LIMS experience, excellent communication and project management skills, and familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025