Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Markent Personnel; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. seeks a seasoned QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing QA/QC operation.

The role oversees laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development in partnership with Production to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will manage instrumentation, enforce ISO 9001/QMS standards, review data, drive CAPA and continuous improvement, and mentor staff through training and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years in Analytical/Quality Control in chemical/pharma/fpp 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, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BS or MS Chemistry degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

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