Senior Chemist & QC Lab Lead — GMP/Methods

The Goodkind Co; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodkind is seeking a Senior Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor to provide technical and operational leadership for the Quality Control Laboratory within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role oversees daily lab operations and drives GMP compliance, data integrity, and scalable QC processes for OTC product manufacturing.

The position serves as the technical lead for investigations, method development, validation, and implementation of laboratory controls, collaborating cross-functionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong GMP knowledge and laboratory compliance expectations.
• Experience interpreting FDA OTC Monographs and USP methods.
• Experience leading investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC laboratory operations and supervise staff.
• Establish and strengthen GMP practices, controls, and documentation.
• Develop, qualify, validate, and improve analytical methods.
• Lead investigations for OOS, deviations, or nonconformances.
• Review data and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure equipment calibration and qualification is maintained.
• Support data integrity initiatives and SOP improvements.
• Coordinate scheduling, priorities, and resource planning.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, and Operations.

Skills

GMP compliance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data integrity

Regulatory understanding

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

ERP systems

Electronic quality systems

Job description

Goodkind is seeking a Senior Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor to provide technical and operational leadership for the Quality Control Laboratory within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role oversees daily lab operations and drives GMP compliance, data integrity, and scalable QC processes for OTC product manufacturing.

The position serves as the technical lead for investigations, method development, validation, and implementation of laboratory controls, collaborating cross-functionally