Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Team Lead to oversee a 24/7 specialty chemical operation in Mount Pleasant, SC.

You will lead a team, ensure timely analytical results, and maintain data integrity across ERP/LIMS while partnering with Production to meet quality and efficiency goals. The role requires 5+ years in analytical/QC labs, 3+ years of leadership, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001, QA systems, and instrumentation.

Competenze

• BS or MS in Chemistry or closely related field.
• 5+ years analytical/quality control lab experience in chemical/pharma/food manufacturing.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and CI experience.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team and manage daily lab operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow 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 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

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Formazione

BS/MS Chemistry

Strumenti

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

NMR

Descrizione del lavoro

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