Innophos
nutrition ingredient manufacturing
QualityControlLaboratoryManager-Nutrition
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“Quality Control Laboratory Manager - Nutrition at Innophos. Skills: Laboratory Leadership, Quality Systems Management, Technical Expertise in Chemistry and Microbiology, ISO 17025 Compliance, Team Leadership and Development. Lead and integrate Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory operations. Ensure efficient workflows, timely testing, and compliant release of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products”
What You'll Achieve.
Timely, accurate, and compliant release of analytical results and Certificates of Analysis; Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance; Efficient workflows; Timely testing; Compliant release of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products; Operational continuity; Contingency testing strategies to support business continuity; Audit readiness; Documentation control; Data integrity; Full traceability of laboratory activities; Timely risk assessments; Root cause analysis; CAPA implementation; Effectiveness verification; Trend laboratory quality events and drive systemic improvements; Develop and monitor laboratory KPIs, including turnaround time, OOS rate, deviations, audit findings, and productivity metrics; Enhance efficiency, compliance, and service levels
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Driving investigations
in-plant lab work and office work, Walking, office work, standing, squatting, climbing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field, Minimum 5 years of Quality Control laboratory experience in the food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical industries, at least 3 years in a supervisory or laboratory management role, knowledge of ISO 17025, knowledge of OOS/OOT investigations, knowledge of CAPA systems, knowledge of method validation and verification, knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing systems
Nice to Have
master’s degree, ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, method development, method validation, method verification, method transfer activities
What You'll Do.
Lead and integrate Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory operations
Ensure efficient workflows
and compliant release of raw materials
and finished products
Oversee outsourced laboratory testing activities
Own and maintain laboratory quality systems in compliance with ISO 17025
and applicable regulatory requirements
Manage and oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)
Lead investigations involving OOS
and customer complaints
Oversee laboratory specifications
Ensure proper calibration
qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
and lifecycle management of laboratory instruments and equipment
Develop and monitor laboratory KPIs
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
and develop laboratory personnel
Establish training programs
competency assessments
performance evaluations
and succession planning
Promote safe laboratory practices and regulatory compliance
and hazard-free work environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with QA, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to support production, resolve technical issues, and address customer requirements; Support external and internal audits, regulatory inspections, and management review activities
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management skills, Lead or participate in temporary assignments and strategic improvement projects
Full Job Description
## Description The QC Laboratory Manager is responsible for the leadership, integration, and compliance of the Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories within an ISO 17025-accredited nutrition ingredient manufacturing facility. This role oversees laboratory quality systems, technical governance, data integrity, and operational execution across all laboratory activities, including chemical testing, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and outsourced laboratory services. The position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant release of analytical results and Certificates of Analysis while maintaining audit readiness and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on QC laboratory leader who combines technical expertise in chemistry, microbiology, and compliant quality systems with the operational discipline to run a fast-paced, audit-ready testing environment. They are equally strong in people leadership and problem-solving—capable of driving investigations, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant product release. ## Key Responsibilities Laboratory Leadership & Operations Lead and integrate Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflows, timely testing, and compliant release of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Ensure operational continuity through effective staffing, scheduling, and backup testing capabilities. External Testing & Vendor Management Oversee outsourced laboratory testing activities. Qualify, approve, and monitor external laboratories and service providers. Maintain contingency testing strategies to support business continuity. Quality Systems & Compliance Own and maintain laboratory quality systems in compliance with ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, and applicable regulatory requirements. Ensure audit readiness, documentation control, data integrity, and full traceability of laboratory activities. Manage and oversee the Envi
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