Quality Control Laboratory Manager

Client Overview:
Our client is an organization that operates in the nutraceutical and vitamin products sector, with dedicated quality control and analytical laboratory functions. The team is focused on strengthening laboratory structure, supporting reliable testing, and improving operational coordination. They are looking to add a Quality Control Laboratory Manager to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
Up to $130k Annually. Bonus opportunity may be available, with details to be confirmed.

Position Overview:
The Quality Control Laboratory Manager will lead quality control and analytical laboratory operations while managing chemists and the existing laboratory lead. This hands-on role will combine team leadership with direct work on HPLC, GC, and other laboratory instruments. Success in the Quality Control Laboratory Manager position will include establishing effective processes, improving personnel management, coordinating testing activity, and delivering timely updates on laboratory support for business initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Quality Control Laboratory Manager:

• Lead and develop chemists and the analytical laboratory lead.
• Oversee daily quality control and analytical laboratory operations.
• Remain hands-on with HPLC, GC, and related analytical instrumentation.
• Coordinate internal testing, customer sample submissions, and third-party laboratory testing.
• Organize laboratory workflows and establish a consistent operating structure.
• Participate in pipeline meetings and communicate testing progress and anticipated needs.
• Address personnel management matters and support a productive laboratory environment.
• Ensure testing activities are coordinated to support organizational priorities.

Required Experience/Skills for the Quality Control Laboratory Manager:

• Demonstrated experience managing laboratory personnel.
• Strong knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC and GC.
• Ability to balance hands-on laboratory responsibilities with team leadership.
• Experience overseeing quality control or analytical testing operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite and support business needs across laboratory operations.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Quality Control Laboratory Manager:

• Experience in the vitamin, nutraceutical, or related products industry.
• Familiarity with chemistry and microbiology laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and applicable analytical methods, including USP, AOAC, or AOCS standards.
• Experience supporting laboratory process improvement and operational standardization.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline is preferred.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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Position ID: 412518