QC Laboratory Manager - 24/7 Analytics & Team Leader

Hire Consulting Services; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services seeks an experienced QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will oversee analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Production to ensure product quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of analytical methods, and experience with ISO/QMS, LIMS, and ERP systems. You will mentor staff and drive CAPA initiatives to sustain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory staff while managing 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 laboratory 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

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Analytical testing

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

NMR

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Hire Consulting Services seeks an experienced QC Laboratory Leader to guide a 24/7 specialty chemical operation. You will oversee analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Production to ensure product quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of analytical methods, and experience with ISO/QMS, LIMS, and ERP systems. You will mentor staff and drive CAPA initiatives to sustain regulatory compliance.