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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a QC Lab Manager for a position at cutting-edge client in Ferndale, MI. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Job Title: QC Laboratory Manager
Location: 821 Wanda St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced QC Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a quality control laboratory in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while managing laboratory personnel and processes. This role requires a strong background in chemistry and quality control, with an emphasis on ISO 9001 and 17025 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the QC laboratory, including testing, record-keeping, staff supervision, and budgeting.
- Enforce safety and environmental policies for laboratory operations and personnel.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and training for laboratory technicians.
- Utilize problem-solving skills to support internal and external customers.
- Maintain ISO 9001 and 17025 requirements and ensure lab compliance.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and in good working condition; recommend new equipment and methodologies as needed.
- Review and maintain testing methods, work instructions, and documentation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize production processes.
- Coordinate testing activities with external laboratories.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the laboratory.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science field.
- Minimum of 5 years of QC laboratory experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of chemistry, chemical reactions, and laboratory processes.
- Hands-on experience with gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and 17025 standards; knowledge of ISO 14001 is a plus.
- Experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration.
- Proven track record of implementing new test methods.
- Proficiency with MS Office and ERP software.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Understanding of analyst training programs and continuous process improvement strategies.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a skilled QC professional to lead a laboratory team, drive quality improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance. If you have the required experience and skills, we encourage you to apply.
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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
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