Senior Analytical Chemist

Kelly Services; Mississippi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

term life

whole life

accident insurance

critical illness

a legal plan

short-term disability

retirement savings plan

service bonus

holiday pay plans (earn up to eight +)

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a hands-on Senior Analytical Chemist / Quality Control Manager in Olive Branch, MS. The role combines bench-top analytical work with QC leadership, ensuring compliance and efficient laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Chemistry with 5+ years' GMP experience and expertise in HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry, plus method development and supervisory skills. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on analytical chemistry in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry.
• Experience with method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a QC laboratory.
• Strong understanding of FDA, GMP, GLP, USP, ICH, and quality system requirements.
• Experience with LIMS and laboratory data management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations while performing analytical testing in a GMP manufacturing setting.
• Develop, validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• Manage day-to-day QC laboratory operations and testing programs.
• Oversee investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality metrics.
• Lead and mentor laboratory personnel; provide training and performance management.
• Ensure site stability program compliance with GMP/GLP/FDA/USP requirements.
• Support audit readiness and drive continuous improvement in lab operations.
• Review and approve lab documentation, protocols, SOPs, investigations, and reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D.

Skills

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FTIR

UV-Vis

Wet chemistry

Method development

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LIMS

QC software

Job description

Job Description

Senior Analytical Chemist / Quality Control Manager (Working Manager)

Location: Olive Branch, MS

Salary: $80,000-$95,000/year

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Analytical Chemist / Quality Control Manager to lead laboratory operations while actively performing analytical testing in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment. This unique role combines bench‑level analytical chemistry responsibilities with quality control leadership, making it ideal for a technical expert who enjoys both laboratory work and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using HPLC, GC, GC‑MS, FTIR, UV‑Vis, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Develop, validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for new and existing products.
• Manage day‑to‑day QC laboratory operations, including analytical and microbiological testing programs.
• Oversee investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, specifications, and quality metrics.
• Lead and mentor laboratory personnel, providing training, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage the site stability program and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, FDA, USP, and other applicable regulations.
• Support audit readiness activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations.
• Review and approve laboratory documentation, validation protocols, SOPs, investigations, and technical reports.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D to support product quality and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on analytical chemistry experience in a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Strong experience with HPLC, GC, GC‑MS, FTIR, UV‑Vis, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Experience with method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a QC laboratory.
• Strong understanding of FDA, GMP, GLP, USP, ICH, and quality system requirements.
• Experience with LIMS and laboratory data management systems preferred.

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from pharmaceutical, biologics, food, nutraceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments and should possess a strong blend of technical laboratory expertise, quality systems knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

A hands‑on leader who enjoys solving technical challenges, developing people, improving laboratory processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals–it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life–just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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