Senior Analytical Lab Lead – 24/7 QC Operations

Management Performance Associates; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in the United States seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 analytical operation. You will guide the team, manage daily lab activities, ensure data integrity, and partner with Production to sustain product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/quality control lab work, plus 3+ years in leadership, strong instrumentation skills, and familiarity with ISO 9001, LIMS, and ERP

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical/pharma/food process manufacturing.
• Requires 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Solid hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, laboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar laboratory/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR, and other lab instrumentation.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals

Skills

Lab leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Chemistry degree (BS/MS)

Tools

LIMS

JD Edwards/Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Management Performance Associates in the United States seeks a hands-on QC Laboratory Leader to oversee a 24/7 analytical operation. You will guide the team, manage daily lab activities, ensure data integrity, and partner with Production to sustain product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires a BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years in analytical/quality control lab work, plus 3+ years in leadership, strong instrumentation skills, and familiarity with ISO 9001, LIMS, and ERP