Lead QC Lab Manager, 24/7 Analytical Chemistry

Essenti Talent; Mount Pleasant (SC); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to direct a 24/7 specialty chemical lab. You will manage daily operations, mentor staff, and drive analytical testing across HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and related methods.

Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to meet quality and efficiency goals. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, resource planning, and collaboration to support manufacturing and customer

Qualificações

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, food process manufacturing plants.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory personnel and manage 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 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

Conhecimentos

Laboratory leadership

Quality control

Analytical testing

Team development

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Formação

BS or MS in Chemistry

Ferramentas

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Descrição da vaga

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Lead to direct a 24/7 specialty chemical lab. You will manage daily operations, mentor staff, and drive analytical testing across HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and related methods.

Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to meet quality and efficiency goals. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, resource planning, and collaboration to support manufacturing and customer