Laboratory Quality Manager

Kelly Science & Clinical | South Carolina

Salary: $85,000–$120,000 + Relocation Assistance
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Overview

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Laboratory Quality Manager for a confidential opportunity within a manufacturing environment.

This role combines laboratory operations, quality assurance, analytical testing, and team leadership. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable testing practices, support operational needs, ensure adherence to quality standards, and identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations, testing activities, and daily workflow.

  
  

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to laboratory personnel.

  
  

• Perform, review, and interpret analytical testing using appropriate laboratory methods and instrumentation.

  
  

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical and quality issues.

  
  

• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  
  

• Maintain quality standards, procedures, and accurate laboratory documentation.

  
  

• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and testing methods.

  
  

• Support data integrity, laboratory information systems, and quality reporting.

  
  

• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, laboratory processes, and overall quality performance.

  
  

• Promote safe laboratory practices and a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; a master’s degree is a plus.

  
  

• At least five years of experience in laboratory testing, analytical chemistry, quality control, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.

  
  

• At least two years of leadership, supervisory, or team oversight experience.

  
  

• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

  
  

• Knowledge of quality systems, laboratory procedures, documentation, and investigations.

  
  

• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, materials, industrial, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

  
  

• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

  
  

• Experience with LIMS, ERP systems, or laboratory data management platforms.

  
  

• Background in analytical method development, process troubleshooting, or quality improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $85,000–$120,000.

  
  

• Relocation assistance available.

  
  

• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

  
  

• Combination of hands-on technical work, laboratory operations, and leadership.

  
  

• Opportunity to contribute to quality, process improvement, and operational performance.

If you’re an experienced laboratory professional ready to take the next step in your career, apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity!

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