Pay Rate Low: 100000 | Pay Rate High: 120000

At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Control laboratory professional ready to take ownership of a high-impact lab operation within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll lead and develop a team of laboratory technicians, oversee critical analytical testing and product release activities, and work closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Technical teams to solve problems and improve processes.

Pay : $100k-$120k
Schedule : M-F 8a-5p
Type of Job : Direct Hire/Permanent
Location : Ashtabula, OH

Benefits Offered:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
401K and Vacation

Quality Control Laboratory Manager (QC Lab Manager) Daily Tasks: What you will do:
Lead the day-to-day activities of the Quality Control laboratory, including workload planning, testing priorities, and technician scheduling.
Supervise, train, and develop laboratory personnel while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and accountability.
Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to support manufacturing and timely product release.
Review analytical results, investigate testing or product issues, and coordinate corrective actions when results fall outside specifications.
Support laboratory instrumentation, including ICP-MS, titration equipment, calibration, validation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Maintain laboratory documentation and ensure testing activities meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
Track laboratory performance, testing turnaround times, supplies, standards, and other operational needs.
Partner with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Technical teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.
Identify opportunities to improve testing methods, laboratory efficiency, consistency, and overall quality performance.

Quality Control Laboratory Manager (QC Lab Manager) Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another related scientific discipline.
5+ years of analytical or Quality Control laboratory experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Previous experience supervising or leading laboratory personnel.
Strong understanding of analytical laboratory equipment and testing methods; experience with ICP-MS and titration is highly desirable.
Experience supporting raw material, in-process, and finished-product testing within a manufacturing operation.
Working knowledge of regulated quality practices such as cGMP, cGLP, ISO, USP/FCC, HACCP, or comparable standards.

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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