Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Aspire Talent Solutions; Mount Pleasant (SC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced QC Laboratory Lead to head a 24/7 analytical team in a chemical manufacturing setting. This hands-on leadership role oversees laboratory operations, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality and production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong chemistry background, 5+ years in analytical/quality control labs, and 3+ years of leadership.

Competenze

• BS or MS Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Lab experience.
• 3+ years proven laboratory leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle) or similar ERP systems.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Laboratory leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Formazione

BS/MS in Chemistry

Strumenti

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

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