Lead Analytical Lab Manager — 24/7 QC & Quality Excellence

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Data integrity

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

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.