Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Henderson Group Recruiting; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to supervise a 24/7 laboratory operations team in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will oversee analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical QC, 3+ years in leadership, and strong experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, and ISO 9001 compliance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years analytical/ QC laboratory experience.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, l aboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar laboratory/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory staff and manage 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 instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and products.
• Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Analytical testing

Quality systems

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

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