Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); In loco; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Clear Concepts, Inc. seeks a hands-on leader to head a QC Laboratory team supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Production and Operations, oversee instrumentation and data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA, method improvements, and ISO 9001 compliance.

Competenze

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience.
• 3+ years proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving and CI skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar lab/ERP systems.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC Laboratory team; manage daily lab operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and ensuring timely results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using listed instruments.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and finished products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and method improvements.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Conoscenze

Laboratory leadership

Analytical testing

Quality systems

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Formazione

BS or MS in Chemistry

Strumenti

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

NMR

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

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