QC Analytical Lab Manager – 24/7 Ops & CI

Kingfisher Recruiting; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development, partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This role demands a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years of analytical/QC lab experience and at least 3 years of leadership.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years of Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical 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, laboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the QC Laboratory team; manage daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR).
• 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

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Quality assurance

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting in Mount Pleasant, SC, is seeking a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and team development, partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This role demands a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years of analytical/QC lab experience and at least 3 years of leadership.