CareerPlan

Laboratory Coordinator (New Grads & Experienced Lab Coordinators encouraged to apply!)

USA-South Carolina-ColumbiaFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Hands-on leader governing the site's analytical testing program for raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure quality and food safety data integrity.

Role type

Senior IC Laboratory Coordinator

Builds

Physical and chemical analyses for pet food products

Domain

Food manufacturing / Quality Control

Required skills

Wet chemistry operations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Quality Management Systems (QMS), instrument troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, calibration management, aseptic sampling, data trend analysis

Preferred skills

Experience in GMP-regulated environments, proficiency testing management, method implementation

Technologies

NIR, pH meters, water activity meters, ELISA/Lateral Flow Devices

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor lab technicians, execute physical and chemical tests, govern raw material sampling, manage CAPAs and deviations, maintain calibration and documentation programs, report lab performance metrics

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC