Chemical Laboratory Supervisor

KEMET Electronics Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation, a YAGEO Group company, is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Supervisor in Simpsonville, SC. This onsite role leads laboratory operations, develops analytical capabilities, and manages personnel to deliver high-quality data and investigations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with ICP, XRF, GC-MS, IC, FTIR, and related techniques, plus leadership in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Analytical or polymer Chemistry or related field.
• 7+ years laboratory experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, lab operations, and chemical safety.
• Experience in method development, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations, staffing, workload planning, and testing priorities.
• Ensure timely delivery of analytical data, reports, and investigations.
• Maintain safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods and procedures.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and service programs.
• Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies.
• Recruit, train, and mentor laboratory personnel.
• Support R&D, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customer investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab capabilities, efficiency, and turnaround time.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Analytical techniques

ICP

XRF

GC-MS

IC

FTIR

Powder characterization

Thermal analysis (DTA/TGA/DSC)

Technical problem solving

Project management

Education

B.S. in Chemistry/Analytical/Polymer Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instruments proficiency

Job description

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Job Summary

YAGEO Group is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Supervisor at our Simpsonville, SC location. This is an onsite role. The Chemical Laboratory Supervisor leads laboratory operations to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality analytical testing in support of material characterization, process development, manufacturing support, quality assurance, and customer investigations. This role provides technical leadership, manages laboratory personnel and resources, develops analytical capabilities, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with elemental, molecular, and materials characterization techniques such as ICP, XRF, GC-MS, IC, FTIR, and related analytical tools, along with a strong passion for scientific problem-solving and continuous learning. Experience with powder characterization techniques such as specific surface area, particle size distribution, along with different thermal analysis techniques like DTA, TGA, DSC, are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations, personnel, workload planning, and testing priorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of analytical data, technical reports, and investigation findings.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and service programs.
• Evaluate, justify, and implement new analytical technologies and laboratory capabilities.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop laboratory personnel.
• Support R&D, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, customers, and reliability-related investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement in laboratory capabilities, operational efficiency, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Analytical or polymer Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of laboratory experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, laboratory operations and chemical safety.
• Demonstrated experience in method development, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is a strong plus.
• Experience with advanced powder, polymer, and materials characterization techniques.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, product development, or failure analysis activities.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Analytical or polymer Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of laboratory experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Location & Work Type

• Full Time
• Onsite

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group

We don’t build the final product.
We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors-our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.

They move faster, last longer, reach farther - with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation.
40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
#3 in MLCCs & inductors
We don't just participate in the future- we enable it.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there’s no ceiling for where you can go.
Built-in purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

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