QC Manager — Chemistry (GC-MS/LC-MS) Lead

Scistaff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturer in Cape Town is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Manager to oversee laboratory testing and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing a team, driving quality control operations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has an MSc in Chemistry, 3-5 years of experience, and hands-on experience with GC-MS or LC-MS. This is a full-time position requiring travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with GC-MS and/or LC-MS.
• Good understanding of extraction methods and derivatization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance of laboratory testing.
• Lead the laboratory team and manage analytical testing workflows.
• Support continuous improvement and product quality consistency.

Skills

GC-MS

LC-MS

Team management

Quality control operations

Continuous improvement

Documentation compliance

Detail-oriented

Education

MSc in Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

A chemical manufacturer in Cape Town is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Manager to oversee laboratory testing and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing a team, driving quality control operations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has an MSc in Chemistry, 3-5 years of experience, and hands-on experience with GC-MS or LC-MS. This is a full-time position requiring travel.