Quality Control Laboratory Manager

$85,000–$120,000 + Relocation Assistance

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established specialty chemical manufacturer in Georgetown, SC.

This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing QC laboratory operations supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in analytical chemistry, laboratory management, and quality systems while remaining actively involved in laboratory testing, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and technical problem‑solving.

The client is open to candidates from specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other regulated industries who have relevant analytical chemistry and QC laboratory experience.

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to QC laboratory personnel.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, testing priorities, and sample workflows.
• Perform and troubleshoot analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Interpret analytical results and review laboratory data and documentation for technical accuracy.
• Lead non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Review and provide technical input on product stability programs, including stability data and analytical trends.
• Support manufacturing through timely analytical testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of quality issues.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and applicable Quality Management System requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, analytical methods, and laboratory documentation.
• Support LIMS activities, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control, analytical chemistry, or laboratory operations.
• 2+ years of laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret analytical results, investigate non‑conformances, and evaluate laboratory data.
• Experience with stability programs, quality investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, and laboratory compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or other regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar systems is a plus.