Laboratory Quality Manager

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Laboratory Quality Manager in South Carolina for a confidential manufacturing-focused role. You will oversee laboratory operations, lead a team of lab personnel, and ensure rigorous analytical testing and data integrity to support quality standards.

The role combines hands-on testing with strategic process improvements, CAPA investigations, and SOP development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum five years in lab testing, QA, or related manufacturing role.
• Two+ years in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Hands-on analytical techniques and instrumentation knowledge.
• Familiarity with quality systems, documentation, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations, testing activities, and daily workflow.
• Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory personnel.
• Perform, review, and interpret analytical testing with instrument químicos.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional teams.
• Support CAPA investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain SOPs, procedures, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure data integrity and quality reporting.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality assurance

Analytical testing

Leadership

CAPA

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

LIMS

ERP systems

Laboratory data management

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical | South Carolina

Salary: $85,000–$120,000 + Relocation Assistance

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Overview

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Laboratory Quality Manager for a confidential opportunity within a manufacturing environment.

This role combines laboratory operations, quality assurance, analytical testing, and team leadership. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable testing practices, support operational needs, ensure adherence to quality standards, and identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations, testing activities, and daily workflow.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to laboratory personnel.
• Perform, review, and interpret analytical testing using appropriate laboratory methods and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain quality standards, procedures, and accurate laboratory documentation.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and testing methods.
• Support data integrity, laboratory information systems, and quality reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, laboratory processes, and overall quality performance.
• Promote safe laboratory practices and a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; a master's degree is a plus.
• At least five years of experience in laboratory testing, analytical chemistry, quality control, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• At least two years of leadership, supervisory, or team oversight experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems, laboratory procedures, documentation, and investigations.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, materials, industrial, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with LIMS, ERP systems, or laboratory data management platforms.
• Background in analytical method development, process troubleshooting, or quality improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $85,000–$120,000.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.
• Combination of hands-on technical work, laboratory operations, and leadership.
• Opportunity to contribute to quality, process improvement, and operational performance.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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