Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to run a 24/7 specialty chemical QC lab. You will oversee testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and efficiency.

You will lead a team, manage instrumentation, and drive CAPA and process improvements, ensuring data integrity in ERP/LIMS and maintaining ISO/QMS standards.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/quality control labs.
• 3+ years of lab leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, lab documentation, regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar laboratory/ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team and manage daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and resources.
• Perform and interpret analyses using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and more.
• Oversee organic analytics and wet chemistry testing for materials and finished products.
• Review data, approve releases, and ensure ERP/LIMS data integrity.
• Lead root-cause investigations, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage lab resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality oversight

Continuous improvement

Analytical testing

Problem-solving

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

ERP systems

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