QC Lab Manager: 24/7 Analytical Chemistry Leader

Confident Search Consultants; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical operations team in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting. You will drive testing, compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, expertise with modern analytical instrumentation, and a track record of delivering timely results in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, or food process manufacturing.
• Requires 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• 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 QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and allocating resources for timely results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using instruments (HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, 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

Analytical testing

Laboratory leadership

Quality systems

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BS/MS Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

Viscometer

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a QC Laboratory Leader to direct a 24/7 analytical operations team in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting. You will drive testing, compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, expertise with modern analytical instrumentation, and a track record of delivering timely results in a high-demand environment.