Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

--- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
--- Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
--- Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
--- Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
--- Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
--- Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
--- Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
--- Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals

--- BS or MS Chemistry degree with 5+ years Analytical/ Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, food process manufacturing plants.

--- Requires 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
--- Solid hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methods.
--- Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, laboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
--- Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar laboratory/ERP systems