QC Laboratory Manager: 24/7 Analytical Leadership

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a hands-on leader to head a QC laboratory team in Mount Pleasant, SC, supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will guide lab operations, oversee analytical testing, and drive quality initiatives that ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and ISO 9001 compliance, plus familiarity with ERP/LIMS systems to maintain data integrity and support production goals.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/QC within chemical/pharma/food process environments.
• 3+ years in laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Solid hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS and ERP systems such as JD Edwards or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the QC Laboratory team while managing daily operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and ensuring timely results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR, and more.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products.
• Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA, method improvements, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical testing

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC/GC-MS

NMR

LIMS

ERP systems

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a hands-on leader to head a QC laboratory team in Mount Pleasant, SC, supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will guide lab operations, oversee analytical testing, and drive quality initiatives that ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, NMR, and ISO 9001 compliance, plus familiarity with ERP/LIMS systems to maintain data integrity and support production goals.