Corporate Laboratory Team Lead

Pollard Digital Solutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing program – every role in

Company pension

Professional development

On Site Gym

Footwear subsidy program

Employee Engagement activities

Employee Assistance Program

Uniform program

Free Parking

Job summary

Pollard Banknote Limited is seeking an innovative Corporate Laboratory Team Lead to join our Lab Services team in Winnipeg. You will guide research and development initiatives, support and develop laboratory talent, and ensure testing activities meet quality and security standards.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in product integrity and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Polymer Chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience leading laboratory projects and teams.
• Knowledge of coatings, ink formulations, and printing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide R&D projects focused on new materials and security technologies.
• Develop and implement test plans; analyze lab data to inform recommendations.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry developments to support innovation.
• Ensure laboratory testing is performed, documented, and aligned with quality standards.
• Mentor and develop laboratory team members and provide training.
• Collaborate with internal teams to verify material specifications and resolve issues.

Skills

Printing processes

Security inks

Coatings

Paper and foil performance

Laboratory testing methods

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Polymer Chemistry

Job description

We're looking for an innovative and collaborative Corporate Laboratory Team Lead to join our Lab Services team at our Winnipeg office located at 140 Otter Street.

This position plays an important role in advancing high-security products, fostering innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and product integrity. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will guide research and development initiatives, support and develop laboratory talent, contribute to new product innovation, and help ensure testing activities consistently meet company and customer expectations.

Who We Are

With a legacy spanning over a century, Pollard Banknote has become a world leader in instant ticket manufacturing and digital lottery solutions that enhance player engagement through cutting-edge technology. Our diverse and talented team brings ideas to life through creativity, innovation, and collaboration. From exciting lottery experiences to impactful partnerships, we’re shaping the future of gaming and making a difference in millions of lives. Join us and help reimagine how the world plays.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Profit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!
• Company pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• On Site Gym
• Footwear subsidy program
• A variety of committee driven employee engagement activities
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Uniform program
• Free Parking

What You'll Do

• Lead and support research and development projects focused on new materials, security technologies, and product innovations.
• Develop and implement test plans while analyzing laboratory data to help inform recommendations, enhance product performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry developments, and best practices to support innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Promote quality and consistency by ensuring laboratory testing is accurately performed, documented, and aligned with established security and quality standards.
• Partner with internal teams to verify raw material specifications and support effective resolution of non-conforming materials.
• Mentor, coach, and develop laboratory team members by providing technical guidance, training, and ongoing support for professional growth.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, auditors, vendors, and external laboratories to achieve shared goals and support project success.

Who You Are

• Technically knowledgeable and curious, with expertise in printing processes, security inks and coatings, paper and foil performance characteristics, and laboratory testing methods.
• Analytical and thoughtful, with the ability to interpret complex data, solve problems collaboratively, and make informed recommendations.
• Highly organized and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across teams and stakeholders.
• Supportive and people-centered, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and helping others grow and succeed.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in coatings, ink formulation, printing technologies, or related manufacturing and formulation environments.
• Experience leading laboratory projects, technical investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A track record of supporting, mentoring, developing, or leading technical team members.
• A strong foundation in Chemistry, with a Master's Degree in Polymer Chemistry preferred or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Knowledge gained through working in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.
• Additional experience with digital printing, industrial coatings, papermaking, lottery products, or large-scale data analysis would be considered an asset.

Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.