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Quality Control Laboratory Manager
Georgetown, SC (100% Onsite)
$100,000–$130,000 Relocation Assistance
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in Georgetown, SC.
This is a hands-on leadership role managing an ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Control Laboratory that supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent leading and developing an 8-person laboratory team, while the other 50% will be dedicated to laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Quality Control Laboratory professionals.
- Oversee daily laboratory operations and sample workflow.
- Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
- Support manufacturing through timely analytical testing and technical problem-solving.
- Lead laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and Quality Management System requirements.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, analytical methods, and laboratory documentation.
- Support LIMS activities, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
- 5 years of Quality Control or Analytical Chemistry experience within chemical manufacturing.
- 2 years of laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, CAPA, and laboratory compliance.
- Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar systems is a plus.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary: $100,000–$130,000
- Relocation assistance available
- Direct-hire opportunity
- Hands-on leadership position with significant technical involvement
- Join a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
📩 If you're an experienced laboratory leader looking to make an impact in specialty chemical manufacturing, apply today or send me a direct message to learn more.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000