Chemistry Lab Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Marietta, GA is seeking a Chemistry Lab Manager to lead the Chemistry Lab’s technical and management activities. The role focuses on establishing clear processes for timely, accurate engineering test support and developing staffing plans for the lab team.

The successful candidate will drive performance management, foster a collaborative, agile work environment, and coordinate with internal and external partners to meet program requirements, while supporting the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
• 10 years of experience working in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be willing to support extended and off-shift work schedules and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and coordinating processes, plans, and procedures to provide timely, accurate, and focused engineering test support to the Programs.
• Developing and executing workforce staffing plans and strategies.
• Providing performance management input for team members.
• Leading the team to deliver positive experiences for members and customers.
• Identifying employees for recognizing and rewarding behaviors and actions that lead to positive business results.
• Creating, supporting, and rewarding an agile team environment that enables innovation, and inclusion; interface with support organizations, suppliers, and customers to align requirements.

Skills

Structural Testing

Collaborative Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Thermal analysis (DSC/TGA/TMA/DMA)

GC-MS and FTIR

Aircraft hydraulics testing

Aircraft fuel testing

Salt fog testing

Chromate conversion & anodic coating testing

Paint testing (adhesion, viscosity, cure time, color)

Manual & automatic titration

Job description

Standard Job Description

As the Chemistry Lab Manager you will be responsible for the technical and management leadership of the Chemsitry Lab in Marietta, GA:

• Establishing and coordinating processes, plans, and procedures necessary to provide timely, accurate, and focused engineering test support to the Programs
• Developing and executing workforce staffing plans and strategies
• Providing performance management input for team members
• Leading the team to deliver positive experiences for members and customers
• Identifying employees for recognizing and rewarding behaviors and actions that lead to positive business results
• Creating, supporting, and rewarding an agile team environment that enables innovation, and inclusionInterface with support organizations, suppliers, and customers to align requirements.

Standard Job Description

As the Chemistry Lab Manager you will be responsible for the technical and management leadership of the Chemsitry Lab in Marietta, GA:

• Establishing and coordinating processes, plans, and procedures necessary to provide timely, accurate, and focused engineering test support to the Programs
• Developing and executing workforce staffing plans and strategies
• Providing performance management input for team members
• Leading the team to deliver positive experiences for members and customers
• Identifying employees for recognizing and rewarding behaviors and actions that lead to positive business results
• Creating, support, and rewarding an agile team environment that enables innovation, and inclusionInterface with support organizations, suppliers, and customers to align requirements.

What’s In It For You:

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are:

You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with proven expertise in Structural Testing. You thrive in complex, fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams, and are committed to delivering high‑quality solutions that keep programs on schedule.

Further Information

About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretclearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• 10 years of experience working in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals
• Must Be a US citizen
• Must be willing to support extended and off shift work scheudles and on-call requirements

Desired Skills

• SME in thermal Analysis including DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA
• SME in GCMS and FTIR
• Familiar with aircraft hydraulics and oil testing
• Familiar with aircraft fuel testing
• Familiar with salt fog testing
• Familar with chromate conversion and anodic coating testing
• Familar with paint testing including adhesion, viscosity, cure time, and color testing
• Familar with manual and automatic titration methods

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full‑time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.