Director, Lubricant Lab Operations - R&D & Quality

ERI - Energy Recruiters; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Energy Recruiters collaborates with a leading manufacturer to fill the role of Director of Laboratory Operations in California. The position oversees supervision, training, and technical guidance for laboratory staff, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across all lab activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automotive lubricants and grease formulation, with a proven record of leading teams and driving quality assurance programs.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing laboratory staff in automotive lubricant environments.
• Expertise in grease formulation, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality systems relevant to labs.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instruments.

Responsibilities

• Leads research and development of new lubricant products.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and reviews staff in sampling, testing and analysis.
• Assists in hiring and training of laboratory personnel; evaluates performance.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Grease formulation

Regulatory compliance

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Energy Recruiters collaborates with a leading manufacturer to fill the role of Director of Laboratory Operations in California. The position oversees supervision, training, and technical guidance for laboratory staff, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across all lab activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automotive lubricants and grease formulation, with a proven record of leading teams and driving quality assurance programs.