Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KOB Solutions, Inc. seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to steer a 24/7 operation in a specialty chemical setting. You will lead a team, manage daily lab activities, and ensure timely analytics and product quality in close partnership with Production and Operations.

You will perform and supervise tests using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and other instruments, maintain ISO/QMS compliance, and drive continuous improvement across methods and data integrity in ERP/LIMS systems.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry required with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience.
• 3+ years 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.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory personnel while managing daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and allocating resources.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, 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 systems.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and method improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, and training to support production goals.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Data integrity

Formation

BS/MS in Chemistry

Outils

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

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