Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to manage and develop a 24/7 analytical testing team in a specialty chemical environment. You will oversee lab operations, ensure quality systems, and partner with Production to maintain product quality and efficiency.

The role requires a BS or MS in Chemistry with extensive Analytical/Quality Control experience, plus 3+ years of leadership and strong instrumentation skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory
• Proven laboratory leadership for 3+ years
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC Laboratory team and daily operations
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources
• Perform analytical testing with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, NMR
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing of materials and products
• Review data, authorize release, maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities
• Maintain lab SOPs, methods, specs, and ISO/QMS compliance
• Manage resources, equipment, training, and performance

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Education

BS or MS in 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