Quality Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods Lead – Global

Balchem Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead with a strong background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to oversee QC instrumentation across global sites.

The ideal candidate will lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities, develop and transfer methods, standardize platforms, and drive procurement and CapEx planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity across Balchem laboratories worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• 5+ years with analytical instrumentation (ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration, particle size).
• Strong knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated labs.
• Excellent communication and project management.
• Familiar with ISO/IEC 17025 for instrumentation and validation.
• Willing to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation (IQ/OQ/PQ) across global QC labs.
• Provide on-site training on instrument operation and analysis.
• Lead method development, optimization, and transfer between sites.
• Standardize analytical methodologies and platforms globally.
• Assist procurement and commissioning of lab equipment; help CapEx planning.
• Maintain instrument lifecycle management, calibration, maintenance.
• Collaborate with Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Quality Systems and IT to integrate instrumentation with LIMS/LIS.

Skills

Instrument qualification

Method development

Project management

Technical training

Communication skills

ISO 17025 familiarity

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science

Tools

ICP

HPLC/UPLC

FTIR

Titration

Particle size analysis

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 Instrumentation & Methods 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 a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation, and a deep understanding of method development and validation processes. As a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead for the Central Lab (Balchem Corp.), you will be responsible for overseeing the expansion of expertise and methodologies used for QC testing at various Balchem sites. The successful candidate will support global quality initiatives, including standardizing methodologies across sites, assisting in procurement and validation of new equipment, and developing robust instrumentation systems to drive high-quality, efficient laboratory operations throughout the company.

Essential Functions

• Lead and support instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) across global QC laboratories.
• Provide onsite technical training to laboratory staff on instrument operation, troubleshooting, and analytical techniques as needed.
• Serve as a technical lead for method development, optimization, and transfer between sites to ensure alignment and reproducibility.
• Drive standardization of analytical methodologies and instrumentation platforms across global labs.
• Support procurement, specification, and commissioning of laboratory equipment, including development of long-term capital expenditure (CapEx) plans.
• Establish and maintain global best practices for instrument lifecycle management, calibration, and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with site Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to instrumentation and method performance.
• Partner with Quality Systems and IT teams to ensure proper integration of instrumentation with laboratory data systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration systems, particle size, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements related to instrumentation, validation, and technical competence
• Excellent communication, training, and project management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed (25-50%)