Innophos

Quality Control Laboratory Manager - Nutrition

North Salt Lake, UT · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 70 days ago

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About the role

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.
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.

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.
Maintain contingency testing strategies to support business continuity.
Own and maintain laboratory quality systems in compliance with ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Manage and oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP).
Lead investigations involving OOS, OOT, deviations, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
Trend laboratory quality events and drive systemic improvements.
Manage method development, validation, verification, and transfer activities.
Develop and monitor laboratory KPIs, including turnaround time, OOS rate, deviations, audit findings, and productivity metrics.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service levels.
Lead or participate in temporary assignments and strategic improvement projects as assigned.

Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field required (master's degree preferred).

Proficient in Microsoft Office, LIMS, laboratory data systems, and statistical analysis tools.
Leadership Competencies: Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
This job requires both in-plant lab work and office work.
Frequent: Walking, office work.
Seldom: standing, squatting, climbing, bending and lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
About Innophos Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets.

We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.

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