Product Quality Laboratory Manager

job summary:

Job Description

A premier contract manufacturing leader in Palm Springs, FL is seeking an experienced Product Quality Laboratory Manager - Industrial Chemistry (IC) Lab to direct daily QC operations. In this 100% onsite role, you will lead testing, color matching, and disposition for Cosmetic, OTC, and Nutrition product lines while driving strict FDA and GMP compliance.

location: West Palm Beach, Florida job type: Permanent work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Lead daily QC lab operations for raw material and bulk testing, standard management, and product release.
• Execute precise color matching, color evaluation, and batch adjustment recommendations for production lines.
• Oversee Out For Approval (OFA) color programs, driving right-first-time results and converting accounts to in-house release.
• Maintain 100% lab equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance compliance.
• Lead investigations for OOS/OOT, deviations, NCRs, and CAPAs while maintaining FDA, GMP, and GLP standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff to ensure high-throughput execution and reliable testing turnaround.

qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years equivalent hands-on testing/release experience).
• Direct experience in raw material and bulk product testing, disposition, and release.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in color matching and color evaluation.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a GMP, FDA, and GLP-regulated laboratory environment.

Preferred:

• Direct background in contract manufacturing (CDMO/CMO) supporting Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals.
• Experience with OFA customer shade approval programs and LIMS/ERP software (Oracle, Apex).

skills: Quality Control (QC)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.