Senior Lab Manager: 24/7 QC Analytics & Compliance

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. seeks a hands-on leader to head a QC Laboratory team supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Production and Operations, oversee instrumentation and data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA, method improvements, and ISO 9001 compliance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with 5+ years Analytical/Quality Control Laboratory experience.
• 3+ years proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving and CI skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar lab/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC Laboratory team; manage daily lab operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow and ensuring timely results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using listed instruments.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for materials and finished products.
• Review data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and method improvements.
• Maintain lab documentation, SOPs, methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage resources, instrumentation, training, and performance to support production goals.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Analytical testing

Quality systems

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

NMR

Karl Fischer

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Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. seeks a hands-on leader to head a QC Laboratory team supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical operation in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Production and Operations, oversee instrumentation and data integrity in ERP/LIMS, and drive CAPA, method improvements, and ISO 9001 compliance.