Chemistry Laboratory Manager
About The Position
TPM Laboratories, Inc. is an independent contract testing laboratory providing personalized analytical services to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. TPM Labs specializes in Analytical Research and Development Testing Services, Quality Control Testing and Stability Storage & Testing Services. Our goal is to provide high quality, cost effective and timely service, personalized to meet your needs. TPM Laboratories is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Manager to run day-to-day analytical lab execution and provide hands-on technical leadership. This role exists to keep client testing on track, maintain cGMP compliance, and ensure results are accurate, defensible, and delivered on time.
Requirements
- BS in Chemistry or related field
- 8+ years in cGMP pharma/analytical labs
- 3+ years leading teams
- Strong client communication
- Sound technical judgment
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and manage laboratory scientists/technicians; set expectations and address performance issues.
- Build and adjust schedules, priorities, and staffing across multiple client projects.
- Ensure compliant testing, documentation, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
- Provide technical oversight for HPLC, GC, LC-MS, UV, IR, dissolution, and wet chemistry; guide method development/validation.
- Maintain inspection and audit readiness; drive investigations (OOS/OOT, deviations), CAPA, and change control.
- Confirm the day’s plan: what’s due, what’s at risk, and which instruments and people are ready to support commitments.
- Conduct early check-ins to keep priorities clear and remove bottlenecks.
- Provide quick client updates, review data and documentation, and make practical calls when timelines and quality pressure collide.
- Spend time in the lab to stay close to how work is being executed.
- Engage in forward planning—coverage for upcoming work, readiness for visits, and closing out open quality events.
- Align on tomorrow’s schedule and escalate issues early.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
