Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to direct a 24/7 analytical operations team in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting.

You will oversee testing, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with Production and Operations to ensure product quality and efficiency. The role emphasizes leadership, instrument proficiency, and compliance with ISO 9001/QMS requirements, with experience in LIMS and ERP systems like JD Edwards, to drive CAPA and

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years in Analytical/ QC lab in chemical/pharma/food process plants.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, lab documentation, 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 operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and more.
• Oversee organic testing for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and ensure data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Analytical testing

Education

BS or MS 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