Chemistry Lab Leader: Electroplating & Compliance

Penn United Technologies, Inc.; Cabot (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

PPE reimbursement

Temperature-controlled facilities

Job summary

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Chemistry Lab Manager to lead our electroplating chemistry team and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across the lab and production environment.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining lab systems, optimizing plating chemistries, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production to meet demanding standards. You’ll manage lab schedules, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing laboratory operations or electroplating processes.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electroplating chemistry testing, maintenance and process control.
• Lead environmental, safety and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain lab chemicals, equipment, and SDS.
• Coordinate chemistry purchasing and supplier relations.
• Develop and implement laboratory procedures.
• Support operations and new product development with lab insights.
• Lead and manage chemistry lab schedules and personnel.

Skills

Lab management

Electroplating chemistry

Team leadership

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Analytical equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Chemistry Lab Manager to lead our electroplating chemistry team and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across the lab and production environment.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining lab systems, optimizing plating chemistries, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production to meet demanding standards. You’ll manage lab schedules, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while upholding