R&D Analytical Laboratory Manager

This role offers a range of $107000 to $135000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience education certifications and skills as well as geographic considerations.

We are seeking a R&D Analytical Laboratory Manager to work at our state-of-the-art R&D center. The Analytical Lab Manager will work with the Director to plan direct and organize projects; understands method development can apply the principles to non-routine testing as well as teach these principles to junior chemists; a project leader and understands junior staff abilities to effectively delegate projects for completion. 

In addition the Analytical Lab Manager will continue to perform duties of a Senior Chemist.  As such the individual will maintain organize and lead multiple projects at a time. Must have a proven track record in taking an idea/project from inception to completion and presentation; will have a background in Materials Science Mass Spectrometry Food Packaging/Migration Testing Extractable/Leachable testing and/or Surface analysis.  Consistent with the employees background he will have shown utilization of advanced complementary analytical techniques.  The Analytical Manager will be highly organized have knowledge of and implemented work instructions regulated methods SOPs and/or ASTMs. 

As a Lab Manager you will be responsible to:

• Effectively delegate projects and coach junior members of the Analytical Laboratory.
• Work with Analytical team for project assignment and completion.
• Help identify training needs of Analytical team members.
• Work effectively with the Director of Analytical.
• Work with the director to identify areas of improvement and needs in the laboratory.
• Work independently with some supervision of lab manager and/or project leader.
• Perform non-routine analytical tests.
• Develop new methods for the analytical lab.
• Utilize literature and patent searches to support non-routine tests troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Maintain organize and lead multiple projects at a time.
• Facilitate cross lab discussion for project progression completion and/or analysis.
• Prepare and maintain data for formal submission outside of INX. 
• Prepare internal and external reports.

Qualifications :

To perform your job as expected you will be required:

• BS in Chemistry or related field is required.  A MS in Chemistry or related field is preferred.  
• 10 years experience as Chemist R&D Chemist Analytical Chemist 
• Have at least 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: GCMS LCMSMS HRMS Microscopy FTIR UV/VIS-NIR TGA DSC etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency at equipment and experimental troubleshooting.
• Skilled at evaluating instrument system suitability.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in Analytical methods laboratory equipment and HPLC/MS and/or GC/MS.
• Proficiency at analytical instrumentation analysis software.

In addition to these qualifications we will consider as a plus if you have:

• Basic understanding of ink formulation and components as it pertains to analytical analysis and daily analytical activities.
• PhD in chemistry or related field 
• Experience in ink and coatings analysis

Additional Information :

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability pet insurance HSA and FSA 401(k) and more. Through our programs which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave we support the needs of our employees their dependents and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand easy to access and affordable for all our employees.

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We require post-offer pre-employment drug screens physicals and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time