Coordinator, Quality Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods

Balchem Corporation

Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Method Coordinator at Balchem. Overseeing QC testing methodologies and supporting global quality initiatives in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeOgden • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the expansion of expertise and methodologies used for QC testing at various Balchem sites.
Supporting global quality initiatives, including standardizing methodologies across sites.
Assisting in procurement and validation of new equipment.
Developing robust instrumentation systems to drive high-quality, efficient laboratory operations throughout the company.
Leading and supporting instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) across global QC laboratories.
Providing onsite technical training to laboratory staff on instrument operation, troubleshooting, and analytical techniques as needed.
Serving as a technical lead for method development, optimization, and transfer between sites to ensure alignment and reproducibility.
Driving standardization of analytical methodologies and instrumentation platforms across global labs.
Supporting procurement, specification, and commissioning of laboratory equipment, including development of long-term capital expenditure (CapEx) plans.
Establishing and maintaining global best practices for instrument lifecycle management, calibration, and maintenance strategies.
Collaborating with site Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to instrumentation and method performance.
Partnering with Quality Systems and IT teams to ensure proper integration of instrumentation with laboratory data systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or Masters degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration systems, particle size, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated laboratory environments.
Excellent communication and project management abilities
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements related to instrumentation, validation, and technical competence
Excellent communication, training, and project management skills
Ability and willingness to travel as needed (25-50%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical instrumentationinstrument validationmethod developmentIQ/OQ/PQHPLCUPLCFTIRtitration systemsparticle size analysisinstrumentation systems

Soft Skills

communicationproject managementtechnical trainingcollaborationleadership