Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager Union, SC 29379

Full-time Full-time About Us:

Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC (ORCO) is a leading manufacturer of colorants and specialty chemical solutions serving Textiles, Construction, Coatings, Agriculture, Household & Industrial Cleaning, and other industrial markets. With over 75 years of experience, ORCO is recognized for technical expertise, product quality, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a hands-on, technically strong Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations and support product development, quality, and technical service activities at our Union, SC facility.

What You'll Do:

Technical Management Manage daily laboratory operations, workflow priorities, and resource allocation. Lead formulation, testing, and analysis of pigments, dispersions, liquid dyes, and specialty chemicals. Oversee quality control programs to ensure product consistency, reliability, and compliance with specifications. Provide technical support to manufacturing, sales, and customers on product performance, troubleshooting, and applications. Drive process improvements, standardization, and laboratory efficiency initiatives. Maintain laboratory documentation, reports, specifications, and test records. Support scale-up and transfer of new products from development to production. Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and operated. Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment. Leadership & Cross-Functional Support Supervise laboratory personnel, assign priorities, and support training and development. Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Sales, Regulatory, Purchasing, and Technical teams. Lead troubleshooting investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, environmental, and quality standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field required. Minimum 5 years of industry experience in colorants, dyes, pigment dispersions, coatings, textiles, or specialty chemicals. Prior laboratory leadership, supervisory, or project management experience preferred. Strong technical knowledge of pigment systems, dispersions, coatings formulations, and laboratory practices. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory documentation/reporting systems. English proficiency required.

Why Join Us:

Leadership role with direct impact on technical operations and innovation. Opportunity to influence product development, quality, and customer support. Collaborative environment with experienced chemists and operations teams. Stable weekday schedule in a professional manufacturing setting. Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, 401(k), medical, and dental benefits. How to

Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to become a key player in our technical team and contribute to our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. ORCO does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. No phone calls please. Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V).

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person