Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

United Future; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United Future is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to head a 24/7 analytical testing operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. The role focuses on laboratory operations, quality systems, team development, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise instrumentation (HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, NMR), review data, authorize release, drive CAPA, and maintain ISO/QMS compliance within ERP/LIMS.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry plus 5+ years analytical/quality lab experience in chemical/pharma manufacturing.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, laboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC Lab team; manage daily lab operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and NMR.
• 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 in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Formation

BS/MS in Chemistry

Outils

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

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