Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Top Dog Recruiting; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader for a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will oversee laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Lead a team, prioritize workflow, manage HPLC/GC/GC-MS/FT-IR/UV-Vis, interpret data, and drive CAPA and ISO/QMS compliance. BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years lab experience and 3+ years leadership required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, or food process manufacturing.
• 3+ years 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 LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using authorized instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Data integrity

Quality mindset

Education

BS or MS in 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