Analytical Operations Lead — Lab Data & Process Improvement

Qnity; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an Analytical Operations Specialist to lead analytical transfers and optimize lab workflows at the Marlborough, MA site. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement new methods and materials while driving data quality, efficiency, and reliability across analytical labs.

You will spearhead projects from concept through execution, mentor technicians, and help advance capabilities including automation and digital tools, all within a safety- and quality-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in an analytical laboratory, manufacturing support laboratory, or technical operations environment.
• Experience with analytical testing, method transfer, project execution, or laboratory improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of analytical laboratory workflows, testing practices, and data quality expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate technical activities, or mentor technical personnel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate analytical data into meaningful insights and communicate recommendations to internal customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical project and method transfers, including new products, materials, methods, and testing requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage priorities, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, cycle time, data quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Use data and structured problem-solving to optimize workflows, standardize best practices, and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Identify and advance future laboratory capabilities, including new instrumentation, automation, digital tools, and analytical technologies.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, training, and continuous improvement of analytical processes.
• Ensure laboratory activities meet applicable safety, quality, regulatory, documentation, and audit-readiness requirements.

Skills

Analytical project management

Data quality

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering

Job description

Qnity is seeking an Analytical Operations Specialist to lead analytical transfers and optimize lab workflows at the Marlborough, MA site. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement new methods and materials while driving data quality, efficiency, and reliability across analytical labs.

You will spearhead projects from concept through execution, mentor technicians, and help advance capabilities including automation and digital tools, all within a safety- and quality-focused