The Goodkind Co. (Manufacturing)

End-to-end contract manufacturer for personal care

Senior Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRound Rock, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline is required.
At least five years of laboratory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is required.
Strong working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and laboratory compliance expectations is required.
Experience interpreting FDA Over-the-Counter Monographs and United States Pharmacopeia test methods is required.
Experience with analytical method development, qualification, and validation is required.
Experience leading laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions is required.
Experience supervising or leading laboratory personnel is required.
A strong understanding of laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and data integrity principles is required.
Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills are required.
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

Lead daily Quality Control laboratory operations and supervise laboratory personnel.
Establish and strengthen Good Manufacturing Practice laboratory practices, controls, and documentation standards.
Develop, qualify, validate, and improve analytical test methods and laboratory procedures.
Lead laboratory investigations related to out-of-specification results, atypical results, deviations, and nonconformances.
Review laboratory data, test results, and analytical documentation for accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and qualification of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Support implementation and oversight of laboratory data integrity practices.
Develop and improve laboratory standard operating procedures, specifications, test methods, and related documentation.
Coordinate laboratory scheduling, testing priorities, and resource planning.
Partner cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Research and Development, and Operations to support product quality and process improvements.
Support validation activities, including method validation, equipment qualification, and stability-related activities as applicable.
Train and mentor laboratory staff on Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, laboratory techniques, and compliance expectations.
Support audit readiness activities, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve laboratory efficiency, compliance, and technical capability.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in Over-the-Counter, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or personal care manufacturing is preferred.
Experience supporting FDA inspections and regulatory audits is preferred.
Familiarity with ISO standards and laboratory quality systems is preferred.
Experience with stability programs and specification management is preferred.
Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, laboratory information management systems, or electronic quality systems is preferred.
Knowledge of risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Senior Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor

The Goodkind Co · Round Rock, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-22

Workplace: on_site

Department: Quality

Description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Quality, the Senior Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for providing technical and operational leadership for the Quality Control Laboratory within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role oversees daily laboratory operations while driving improvements in GMP compliance, laboratory systems, analytical practices, and overall laboratory effectiveness.

The position serves as the technical lead for laboratory investigations, method development, method validation, and implementation of scientifically sound laboratory controls. This role is also responsible for strengthening laboratory compliance practices, improving data integrity, standardizing laboratory processes, and supporting the development of a scalable QC laboratory operation capable of supporting OTC product manufacturing and regulatory expectations.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the Senior Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for QC laboratory personnel, ensuring proper training, workload coordination, and execution of laboratory activities in accordance with GMP and internal quality standards.

About Us

Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.

Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place.

What You’ll Do

Lead daily QC laboratory operations and supervise laboratory personnel
Establish and strengthen GMP laboratory practices, controls, and documentation standards
Develop, qualify, validate, and improve analytical test methods and laboratory procedures
Lead laboratory investigations related to OOS, atypical results, deviations, and nonconformances
Review laboratory data, test results, and analytical documentation for accuracy, reliability, and compliance
Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and qualification of laboratory equipment and instruments
Support implementation and oversight of laboratory data integrity practices
Develop and improve laboratory SOPs, specifications, test methods, and related documentation
Coordinate laboratory scheduling, testing priorities, and resource planning
Partner cross-functionally with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, and Operations to support product quality and process improvements
Support validation activities, including method validation, equipment qualification, and stability-related activities as applicable
Train and mentor laboratory staff on GMP requirements, laboratory techniques, and compliance expectations
Support audit readiness activities, regulatory inspections, and internal audits
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve laboratory efficiency, compliance, and technical capability
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What We Require

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
5+ years of laboratory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of GMP requirements and laboratory compliance expectations
Experience interpreting FDA OTC Monographs and USP test methods
Experience with analytical method development, qualification, and validation
Experience leading laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Experience supervising or leading laboratory personnel
Strong understanding of laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and data integrity principles
Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in OTC, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or personal care manufacturing
Experience supporting FDA inspections and regulatory audits
Familiarity with ISO standards and laboratory quality systems
Experience with stability programs and specification management
Experience with ERP systems, LIMS, or electronic quality systems
Knowledge of risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies

Key Skills & Competencies

GMP laboratory operations and compliance
Analytical method development and validation
Laboratory investigations and root cause analysis
Leadership and team development
Data integrity and technical documentation
Laboratory equipment qualification and calibration oversight
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Organizational and workload management
Continuous improvement mindset

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About the Company

The Goodkind Co. (Manufacturing)

End-to-end contract manufacturer for personal care

Goodkind Co. provides contract manufacturing and formulation services for personal care brands, handling strategy, custom formulations, manufacturing, and fulfillment. It specializes in anhydrous, water-light products like natural deodorants, serums, and cleansers to boost efficacy and reduce water use and preservatives. It differentiates itself with a focus on anhydrous formulations, strong customer service rooted in founders’ consumer-brand experience, and a sustainability-focused, B-Corporation certified operation with ISO 22716 and cGMP compliance in an 80,000-square-foot facility. Its goal is to be a trusted partner for clean beauty brands, offering reliable, scalable product development and manufacturing from concept to market.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Round Rock, TX
Founded: 2019

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