Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Responsibilities include directing routine and complex analyses, maintaining data integrity, implementing CAPA and process improvements, and ensuring ISO/QMS compliance across SOPs and methods. A BS or MS in Chemistry with strong leadership is required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years of Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma or food process manufacturing.
• 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 ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor and develop a QC Laboratory team and manage daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and allocating resources.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR and other instruments.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and products.
• Review data, authorize product release and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements and CI initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training and performance to support production goals.

Connaissances

Analytical QC

Lab leadership

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Formation

BS or MS in 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