Chemistry Laboratory Manager
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Who We Are
TPM Laboratories, Inc. is an independent contract testing laboratory providing personalized analytical services to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. TPM Labs specializes in Analytical Research and Development Testing Services, Quality Control Testing and Stability Storage & Testing Services.
Our goal is to provide high quality, cost effective and timely service, personalized to meet your needs.
Role OverviewTPM Laboratories is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Manager to run day‑to‑day analytical lab execution and provide hands‑on technical leadership. This role exists to keep client testing on track, maintain cGMP compliance, and ensure results are accurate, defensible, and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and manage laboratory scientists/technicians; set expectations and address performance issues.
- Build and adjust schedules, priorities, and staffing across multiple client projects.
- Ensure compliant testing, documentation, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
- Provide technical oversight for HPLC, GC, LC‑MS, UV, IR, dissolution, and wet chemistry; guide method development/validation.
- Maintain inspection and audit readiness; drive investigations (OOS/OOT, deviations), CAPA, and change control.
Required qualifications:
- BS in Chemistry or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 8+ years in cGMP pharma/analytical labs; 3+ years leading teams
- Strong client communication and sound technical judgment
Apply if you can lead people, protect compliance, and deliver reliable results to clients.
How Your Day RunsYou start by confirming the day’s plan: what’s due, what’s at risk, and which instruments and people are ready to support commitments. Early check‑ins keep priorities clear and remove bottlenecks before they grow. As the day moves, you switch between quick client updates, reviewing data and documentation, and making practical calls when timelines and quality pressure collide. You spend time in the lab to stay close to how work is being executed, then shift to forward planning—coverage for upcoming work, readiness for visits, and closing out open quality events.
You wrap up by aligning on tomorrow’s schedule and escalating issues early so nothing surprises the team or the client.
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