Quality Control Laboratory Manager - Nutrition

Innophos Holdings; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innophos Holdings is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Manager to lead the Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories in North Salt Lake, Utah. This role involves overseeing laboratory quality systems and ensuring compliance and audit readiness for analytical results.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in chemistry and microbiology, with a hands-on approach to laboratory leadership and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on QC laboratory leader with technical expertise in chemistry and microbiology.
• Strong in people leadership and problem-solving.
• Capable of driving investigations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory quality systems and compliance.
• Ensure timely and compliant release of analytical results.
• Maintain audit readiness across all laboratory activities.

Job description

Quality Control Laboratory Manager - Nutrition

The QC Laboratory Manager is responsible for the leadership, integration, and compliance of the Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories within an ISO 17025-accredited nutrition ingredient manufacturing facility.

This role oversees laboratory quality systems, technical governance, data integrity, and operational execution across all laboratory activities, including chemical testing, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and outsourced laboratory services. The position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant release of analytical results and Certificates of Analysis while maintaining audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on QC laboratory leader who combines technical expertise in chemistry, microbiology, and compliant quality systems with the operational discipline to run a fast‑paced, audit‑ready testing environment. They are equally strong in people leadership and problem‑solving—capable of driving investigations, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant product release.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.