Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Key People; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Key People seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to oversee a 24/7 operation, directing analytical testing, method improvements, and CAPA initiatives. You will ensure data integrity in ERP/LIMS, manage instrumentation, and drive quality systems in partnership with Production and Operations.

The role requires 5+ years in analytical/quality control with leadership experience and strong ISO 9001 knowledge, leveraging LIMS/JD Edwards and diverse lab equipment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/quality control.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• 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.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Lab leadership

Quality control

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Data integrity

ISO 9001 knowledge

Formation

BS or MS in Chemistry

Outils

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

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