Job Description

Title: Quality Lab Manager

Location:  Ocala, FL or Hatfield, PA (Ocala preferred)

Type: Direct

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Quality Lab Manager/Director with a strong understanding of polymer science, particularly PET and rPET. This role involves overseeing quality control operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring product quality compliance, managing testing procedures, and leading a growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with analytical testing, statistical methods, and a collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure the proper functioning of equipment, including GC, GCFIDER, and other chromatographic methods.
• Oversee analytical testing such as acetyl aldehyde and benzene testing (PPM/PPB), molecular weight analysis, and physical testing (LMI, MFR).
• Analyze GC data, trend tracking, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Lead quality initiatives across sites, supporting FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001/14001, and other industry standards.
• Facilitate auditing processes, support ongoing quality improvement projects, and track data for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in quality-related matters, helping to scale operations as the company grows from 60M to 700M pounds.
• Work with OEMs to ensure equipment procurement and calibration are on schedule.
• Travel approximately 25% to various sites (Hatfield, Ocala, AZ, Dallas, and others as the company expands).

Requirements:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with PET, rPET, and polymer science, including intrinsic viscosity and polymer chain analysis.
• Strong understanding of GMP, quality control processes, and analytical testing methods.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis (CPK, PPK) and trend tracking.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on empathy, team collaboration, and effective communication.
• Experience in quality management systems (FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001/14001).
• Ability to lead a team of 3-5 quality professionals across multiple sites.

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with Perkin Elmer Head Space GC, with a willingness to transition to Agilent systems.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards in manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment is a plus.

Ref: #558-Scientific

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