Analytical Lab Supervisor

5196 EKC Advanced Electronics USA 2, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a highly motivated Analytical Lab Supervisor for our Midland, MI facility. The role oversees the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring safe operation, timely test results, and strict compliance with customer specs.

The position reports to the Dayton Site Quality Manager and is 100% onsite. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. The candidate will lead Laboratory Analysts and drive continuous improvement in QA and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated through presentations/seminars and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to established operations and safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily laboratory operations and testing, assigning priorities to staff.
• Assures and maintains compliance of products and processes.
• Reviews data and monitors compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintains housekeeping, safety, attendance, and maintenance standards.
• Responds to personnel, operational, safety and environmental incidents.
• Evaluate procedures and SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Manage use and maintenance of lab equipment and computer systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

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.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent time management skills.
• 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 #LI-AP1

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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