Analytical Services Team Lead — Strategy, Growth, Hybrid

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

is seeking an Analytical Services Team Leader in Flagstaff, AZ, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead scientists and technicians delivering testing, imaging, and consultation services to support manufacturing, new product development, and research. The role requires a science or engineering degree, 5+ years lab experience, and 3+ years of team leadership, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience within a laboratory setting.
• 3+ years demonstrated experience leading an engaged and productive team.
• Experience managing complex projects to completion.
• Experience setting, monitoring, and managing team performance metrics.
• Experience effectively communicating to stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead by providing clarity on business direction, supporting associate development, maintaining high performing teams, and championing the Gore culture.
• Manage team resourcing, capacity, and capabilities to deliver accurate and timely analytical support to internal customers.
• Support audit activities and ensure laboratory compliance to standards and quality system requirements.
• Plan and execute projects while maintaining project management discipline and communication with stakeholders.
• Develop/maintain key lab metrics and participate in trend reviews.
• Drive multiyear forecasts and hiring plans, and maintain investments to forecast.
• Ensure appropriate partnering between the Analytical Services Team and functional experts to cultivate deep technical knowledge and to provide practical, scientific support to customers.
• Partner with Procurement to engage external partners for work in excess of capacity.
• Develop technical Associates, lead performance reviews, address interpersonal conflicts/performance issues, and hold Associates accountable to internal requirements.
• Establish clear expectations of equitable and inclusive behaviors from Associates and act immediately to appropriately address negatively impactful or unfair behavior.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

is seeking an Analytical Services Team Leader in Flagstaff, AZ, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead scientists and technicians delivering testing, imaging, and consultation services to support manufacturing, new product development, and research. The role requires a science or engineering degree, 5+ years lab experience, and 3+ years of team leadership, with travel up to 10%.