Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Launching Point; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 analytical team. You will oversee laboratory operations, ensure timely results, and partner with Production to uphold product quality and process efficiency.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining ISO/QMS documentation, leading CAPA and continuous improvement, and ensuring data integrity in ERP/LIMS while driving quality across raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry required with 5+ years analytical/quality control lab experience.
• Minimum 3 years of proven laboratory leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team while managing daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and other instruments.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root-cause investigations, CAPA activities, and method improvements.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, and personnel training.
• Collaborate with Production to meet manufacturing goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Education

BS or MS Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

ERP systems

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