Senior Analytical Chemist

Senior Analytical Chemist / Quality Control Manager (Working Manager)

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* Location:

** Olive Branch, MS

** Salary:**  $80,000-$95,000/year

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Analytical Chemist / Quality Control Manager to lead laboratory operations while actively performing analytical testing in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This unique role combines bench-level analytical chemistry responsibilities with quality control leadership, making it ideal for a technical expert who enjoys both laboratory work and team management.

Key Responsibilities

+ Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry techniques.

+ Develop, validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for new and existing products.

+ Manage day-to-day QC laboratory operations, including analytical and microbiological testing programs.

+ Oversee investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, specifications, and quality metrics.

+ Lead and mentor laboratory personnel, providing training, coaching, and performance management.

+ Manage the site stability program and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, FDA, USP, and other applicable regulations.

+ Support audit readiness activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations.

+ Review and approve laboratory documentation, validation protocols, SOPs, investigations, and technical reports.

+ Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D to support product quality and business objectives.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required;
Master's degree preferred.

+ Minimum 5 years of hands-on analytical chemistry experience in a GMP-regulated environment.

+ Strong experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry techniques.

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Experience with method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.

+ Previous supervisory or management experience within a QC laboratory.

+ Strong understanding of FDA, GMP, GLP, USP, ICH, and quality system requirements.

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Experience with LIMS and laboratory data management systems preferred.

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from pharmaceutical, biologics, food, nutraceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments and should possess a strong blend of technical laboratory expertise, quality systems knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

What We're Looking For

A hands-on leader who enjoys solving technical challenges, developing people, improving laboratory processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

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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