Senior QC Lab Manager - 24/7 Ops + Relocation

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Manager in Georgetown, SC for a direct-hire opportunity with a specialty chemical manufacturer. This hands-on leadership role oversees QC lab operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and involves testing, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry, laboratory management, and quality systems, with experience supporting regulated environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control, analytical chemistry, or laboratory operations.
• 2+ years of laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret analytical results, investigate non-conformances, and evaluate laboratory data.
• Experience with stability programs, quality investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, and laboratory compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or other regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to QC laboratory personnel.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, testing priorities, and sample workflows.
• Perform and troubleshoot analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Interpret analytical results and review laboratory data and documentation for technical accuracy.
• Lead non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Review and provide technical input on product stability programs, including stability data and analytical trends.
• Support manufacturing through timely analytical testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of quality issues.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and applicable Quality Management System requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, analytical methods, and laboratory documentation.
• Support LIMS activities, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory leadership

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

NMR

LIMS

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Manager in Georgetown, SC for a direct-hire opportunity with a specialty chemical manufacturer. This hands-on leadership role oversees QC lab operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and involves testing, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry, laboratory management, and quality systems, with experience supporting regulated environments