Laboratory Manager, Analytical – 24/7 QC & CI Leader

Zaddy Solutions; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 operation. This role guides the analytical testing program, quality systems, and continuous improvement, partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage instrumentation and data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA and method improvements while maintaining ISO/QMS compliance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/quality lab in chemical, pharma, or food process manufacturing.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Solid hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, laboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar laboratory/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Quality systems

ISO 9001

Documentation

ERP/LIMS

Team development

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

NMR

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 operation. This role guides the analytical testing program, quality systems, and continuous improvement, partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage instrumentation and data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA and method improvements while maintaining ISO/QMS compliance.