Quality Lab Programs Lead– Global

Balchem Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Programs Lead with a strong background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to own and optimize laboratory quality systems, focusing on LabVantage LIMS and proficiency testing programs. The role requires global leadership in LIMS implementation, automation, and data integration across Balchem QC labs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of LIMS experience, excellent communication and project management skills, and familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of LIMS experience, preferably administering LIMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, workflows, and data integrity.
• Experience designing or supporting proficiency testing or analyst qualification programs.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for proficiency testing and data management.
• Willingness to travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global system owner for LabVantage LIMS and lead system implementation across Balchem Quality labs.
• Develop advanced reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking within LIMS.
• Drive automation of laboratory workflows and routine reporting to minimize manual work.
• Maintain LIMS configuration, user access, and master data; coordinate upgrades with vendors.
• Ensure data flow between LIMS and other enterprise systems (ERP, PowerBI).
• Collaborate with Global Quality, IT, and site teams to support data integrity and scalable design.
• Support PT program design, implementation, and performance tracking across labs.

Skills

LIMS experience

Data integrity

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical workflows

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Quality Systems / Chemistry / Food Science

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

LIMS administration

Job description

Company Overview

Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly‑traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “BCPC.” Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Laboratory Programs Lead with a background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s or master's degree in a related field, substantial experience in LIMS development, and a deep background in analytical laboratory testing and methodologies. Quality Laboratory Programs Lead is responsible for the global ownership, optimization, and continuous improvement of laboratory quality systems, with primary emphasis on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS – LabVantage) and internal proficiency testing programs. This role serves as the central authority for LIMS implementation, automation, reporting, and system integration across all Quality Control laboratories. In addition, the role designs, implements, and maintains a comprehensive internal proficiency testing program to verify and improve the technical competence of laboratory personnel and third‑party testing partners.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the global system owner for the LabVantage LIMS system.
• Lead and coordinate LIMS implementation and rollout for all Balchem Quality laboratories, including system setup and training site‑specific "super-users".
• Develop advanced reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking within LIMS, including but not limited to sample and result turnaround time, late or overdue samples, method performance and compliance metrics.
• Drive automation of laboratory workflows, result notifications, and routine reporting to minimize manual intervention.
• Maintain and support ongoing LIMS configuration, user access, master data, and system maintenance activities.
• Act as the primary interface with LabVantage vendors and support teams, including coordination of upgrades, patches, issue resolution, and system improvements.
• Ensure appropriate digital data flow and integration between LIMS and other enterprise systems (e.g., quality systems, ERP, PowerBI).
• Partner with site Quality, IT, and Global Quality leaders to support data integrity, compliance, and scalable system design.
• Design, implement, and manage a global internal proficiency testing (PT) program for all laboratory personnel.
• Ensure PT coverage for all analytical and microbiological methods routinely performed by each technician or analyst.
• Establish standardized PT schedules, acceptance criteria, evaluation methods, and documentation practices.
• Review and trend PT results to identify performance gaps, method risks, and training needs.
• Collaborate with the Global Quality team to initiate and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to PT performance.
• Support expansion of the internal proficiency testing program to include approved third‑party laboratories, ensuring alignment with internal expectations and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience with use of LIMS systems, with preferable experience of administering LIMS platforms.
• Strong working understanding of laboratory operations, analytical workflows, and data integrity principles.
• Experience designing or supporting proficiency testing, competency assessment, or analyst qualification programs.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for proficiency testing, records and data management.
• Excellent communication, project management and data analysis skill.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed (5‑10%).