Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

R.L. Barclay & Associates; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

R. L. Barclay & Associates is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 analytical team supporting chemical manufacturing. You will drive lab operations, testing, quality systems and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage instrumentation and data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and lead CAPA and method improvements to sustain manufacturing goals and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years in Analytical/Quality Control laboratory in chemical/pharma/food process environments.
• 3+ years proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving and continuous improvement experience.
• Hands-on with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS, lab documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS or ERP systems such as JD Edwards/Oracle.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team and manage daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using standard lab instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials, in-process and finished products.
• Review data, authorize release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specs, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Connaissances

Laboratory leadership

Quality mindset

Analytical testing

Formation

BS/MS Chemistry

Outils

LIMS

JD Edwards/Oracle

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