Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Vogrinc Search Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical team in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting. You will manage operations, testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and efficiency.

You will lead analytical testing across HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and NMR, oversee data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA and process improvements to meet ISO/QMS standards.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years analytical/QC lab experience in chemical manufacturing.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, ERP systems like JD Edwards (Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team and manage daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform/interpret analytical testing using listed instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing of materials.
• Review data, authorize product release, maintain ERP/LIMS data integrity.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, and method improvements.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specs, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Education

BS Chemistry

MS Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

NMR

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Great opportunity to Lead a QC Laboratory Team supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing operation. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, team development, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production and Operations to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• --- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 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

Qualifications:

• --- BS or MS Chemistry degree with 5+ years Analytical/ Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, food process manufacturing plants.
• --- Requires 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