Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Saint Cyr Partners; Mount Pleasant (SC); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Saint Cyr Partners seeks a Hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to run a 24/7 analytical testing operation. You will lead a team, ensure timely results, and maintain data integrity across ERP/LIMS systems, while driving CAPA activities and continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS/MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/quality control labs and at least 3 years of leadership. Experience with ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance is essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry with 5+ years of lab experience in chemical/pharma/food manufacturing.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and continuous improvement experience.
• Hands-on instrumental testing experience across multiple analytical methods.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team and oversee daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resource allocation.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using listed instruments.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and finished products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and maintain ERP/LIMS data integrity.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPAs; drive method improvements.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications; ensure ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Conoscenze

Laboratory leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Data integrity

CAPA investigations

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Strumenti

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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