Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

SPG; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 analytical testing operation. You will manage a team, ensure product quality, review data, and drive continuous improvement within ISO/QMS compliant systems, partnering with Production to meet manufacturing goals.

The role requires strong leadership and extensive experience with laboratory instrumentation and regulatory compliance, shaping a high-functioning lab within a chemical manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years analytical/quality control lab experience.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP/LIMS systems

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Data integrity

Education

BS/MS Chemistry

Tools

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