Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a hands-on Leader to head a QC Laboratory team in a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will guide analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvements while partnering with Production to uphold product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, optimize workflow, and ensure regulatory and documentation standards across ERP/LIMS environments. A BS or MS in Chemistry with lab leadership experience is required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years analytical/QC lab experience.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and problem solving.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS and ERP systems like JD Edwards.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC Laboratory team and oversee daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, NMR, etc.
• Review data, authorize product release, and ensure data integrity.
• Lead CAPA, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, and training to support production goals.

Connaissances

Lab leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Data integrity

Formation

BS Chemistry

MS Chemistry

Outils

LIMS

JD Edwards

Description du poste

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