Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

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

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 operation, ensuring product quality and manufacturing efficiency. The role emphasizes staff development, analytical testing leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced chemical environment.

You will manage instrumentation, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Production to meet release schedules and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/ QC lab experience in chemical, pharma, or food process manufacturing.
• Requires 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical 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

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory staff and oversee daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and allocating resources for timely results.
• Perform and interpret analyses using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and other instruments.
• Oversee organic analytics and wet chemistry testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Review data, authorize product release, ensure data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, and method improvements.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

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