Analytical Lab Supervisor

Qnity; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a highly motivated Analytical Lab Supervisor. This role oversees the Quality Control Laboratory at our Midland MI facility, ensuring safe operation, supervising staff, and coordinating with operations and QA to deliver timely, accurate test results that meet customer specs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and at least 3 years as a team lead, with hands-on experience using GC, IR, NMR, GPC, ICP or GFAAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field
• 3+ years of experience as a team lead or supervisor
• Laboratory experience with analytical instrumentation (GC, IR, NMR, GPC, ICP, GFAAS)
• Knowledge in laboratory methods and techniques

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to established operations and safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate all activities associated with daily laboratory operations and testing, assigning priorities to laboratory staff as necessary.
• Assures and maintains compliance of products and processes. Reviews data and monitors compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintains standards in housekeeping, safety, attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, and maintenance.
• Responds to personnel, operational and safety and environmental incidents.
• Periodically evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls and technical documentation to ensure compliance.
• Manage the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrument systems to keep calibrated/validated state.
• Assist in site visits (Technical and QA) and address audit findings in a timely manner.
• Provide direct supervision to Laboratory Analysts and conduct performance reviews.
• Act as point of contact for departmental training and recertification.
• Participate in site-wide quality initiatives and Lean projects.
• Track and report KPIs for the Analytical Lab.
• Execute continuous improvements to the department.

Skills

Team leadership

Laboratory supervision

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

GC

IR

NMR

GPC

ICP

GFAAS

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary

Qnity is seeking a highly motivated Analytical Lab Supervisor. This location supplies electronic polymers to the semiconductor industry for final use in products ranging from cell phones to automobiles. The Analytical Lab Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Quality Control Laboratory, including but not limited to managing the safe operation of lab activities, supervising laboratory staff, and working closely with operations and QA to ensure product test results are timely and accurate. The Analytical Lab Supervisor will report to the Dayton Site Quality Manager.

This is a 100% onsite position located in our Midland MI facility.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Ensures adherence to established operations and safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate all activities associated with daily laboratory operations and testing, assigning priorities to laboratory staff as necessary.
• Assures and maintains compliance of products and processes. Reviews data and monitors compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintains standards in the areas of housekeeping, safety, attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Responsible for responding to personnel, operational and safety and environmental incidents.
• Periodically evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls and technical documentation such as SOPs and batch records to ensure compliance.
• Manage the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation and computer systems and ensure that they are kept in a calibrated / validated state.
• Assist in site visits (Technical and QA), respond to customer/supplier requests and address site visit/audit findings in a timely manner.
• Provide direct supervision to Laboratory Analysts. Meet with direct reports to set goals, conduct regular one-on-one discussions with employees, ensure development plans are in place for all employees, address personnel issues promptly, interview and hire new candidates and complete performance reviews.
• Act as point of contact for departmental training and recertification.
• Participate in site-wide initiatives including Quality systems improvements, Lean projects, etc.
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators for the Analytical Lab.
• Execute continuous improvements to the department.

Minimum Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (i.e., Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience as a team lead or supervisor
• Laboratory experience with analytical instrumentation (GC, IR, NMR, GPC, ICP, GFAAS, etc.)
• Knowledge in laboratory methods and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate skills in applicable Microsoft office Suite programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
• Highly collaborative as well as independent
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities
• Effective supervisory, coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
• Experience with Gage R&R.
• Six Sigma

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