Quality Control Lab Manager

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.

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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!

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* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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