Industrial Chemistry QC Lab Manager (Onsite)

Randstad USA; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Product Quality Laboratory Manager - Industrial Chemistry to lead daily QC operations onsite in Palm Springs, FL. You will manage testing, color matching, and release for Cosmetic, OTC, and Nutrition lines while ensuring FDA and GMP compliance.

This role is 100% onsite with a focus on right-first-time results, equipment calibration, and leading a team of lab staff. Strong supervisory experience in a GMP/FDA/GLP environment is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years equivalent hands-on testing/release experience).
• Direct experience in raw material and bulk product testing, disposition, and release.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in color matching and color evaluation.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a GMP, FDA, and GLP-regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC lab operations for raw material and bulk testing, standard management, and product release.
• Execute precise color matching, color evaluation, and batch adjustment recommendations for production lines.
• Oversee OFA color programs, driving right-first-time results and converting accounts to in-house release.
• Maintain 100% lab equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance compliance.
• Lead investigations for OOS/OOT, deviations, NCRs, and CAPAs while maintaining FDA, GMP, and GLP standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff to ensure high-throughput execution and reliable testing turnaround.

Skills

Quality Control (QC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Oracle LIMS

Apex ERP

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Product Quality Laboratory Manager - Industrial Chemistry to lead daily QC operations onsite in Palm Springs, FL. You will manage testing, color matching, and release for Cosmetic, OTC, and Nutrition lines while ensuring FDA and GMP compliance.

This role is 100% onsite with a focus on right-first-time results, equipment calibration, and leading a team of lab staff. Strong supervisory experience in a GMP/FDA/GLP environment is required.