Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC seeks a Hands-on QC Laboratory Leader for a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing operation. You will oversee analytical testing, quality systems, and team development, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a laboratory team, coordinate with Production, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining ISO/QMS compliance and robust data integrity in ERP/LIMS systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Formation

BS or MS Chemistry

Outils

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Description du poste

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