Radiochemistry Lab Group Lead

The GEL Group, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The GEL Group, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a Laboratory Group Leader to manage a radiochemistry group, directing daily production, technical work, and staff.

Lead scheduling, quality control, and client-focused operations in a fast-paced lab environment. The ideal candidate will have a science degree, 5+ years in analytical labs (radiochemistry preferred), supervisory experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably in Chemistry or Biology.
• Five years of analytical laboratory experience (Radiochemistry preferred).
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced math and computer skills to include M365, LIMS, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound analytical judgment and data review skills.
• Attention to sample identity, contamination control, quality, and documentation.
• Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily work, staffing, and sample priorities to meet production goals and client commitments.
• Oversee radiochemical separations, tracer yields, source preparation, counting, and data review.
• Maintain instrument calibration, performance checks, standards, and quality control records.
• Track throughput and turnaround times; resolve production and quality issues.
• Train and qualify analysts.
• Give consistent feedback to group members regarding performance.
• Responsible for annual performance evaluations to include career development and goals.
• Implement client requirements and coordinate with Project Management, Quality, and other groups.
• Assess technical requirements and group capacity for proposals and new work.
• Control overtime and consumable costs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers (Project Managers, Clients, or Auditors).
• Demonstrate and support GEL core values.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Radiochemistry

Analytical chemistry

Team supervision

LIMS

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The GEL Group, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a Laboratory Group Leader to manage a radiochemistry group, directing daily production, technical work, and staff.

Lead scheduling, quality control, and client-focused operations in a fast-paced lab environment. The ideal candidate will have a science degree, 5+ years in analytical labs (radiochemistry preferred), supervisory experience, and strong communication skills.