Director of Lubricant Lab Operations

Energy Recruiters; California; 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 has partnered with a leading manufacturer that specializes in producing high-quality lubricants, greases, and automotive chemicals to support their search for a Director of Laboratory Operations. This role is responsible for supervision, training, technical advising, and guidance of laboratory employees.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package and benefits. Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.

Location

California

Responsibilities

Leads research and development of new lubricant products

Plans, organizes, supervises and reviews the work of staff engaged in laboratory sampling, testing and analysis of samples, and inspection

Assists in the hiring of laboratory personnel; trains or arranges for training; evaluates employee performance; ensures safe working conditions.

Performs laboratory testing as required; operates all laboratory instruments; develops or modifies instrumentation and lab procedures; troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and maintenance of equipment. Answer telephones and respond to email inquiries in the office.

Ensures regulatory compliance and lab certification; implements and reviews quality assurance/quality control program to ensure reliability of test data.

Compiles and prepares correspondence of periodic and special reports covering laboratory activities; prepares and/or directs the preparation of extensive reports and records; coordinates the maintenance of the laboratory data management system.

Provides technical consultation to operations staff in the evaluation and solution of problems where laboratory analysis is necessary; recommends changes in methods and operations as indicated by study findings and regulatory compliance monitoring.

Requirements

8+ years of direct experience within the automotive and industrial lubricant and grease industry

Excellent knowledge and experience with grease formulation, testing, and manufacturing.

Contact

Matt Shannon at [e-mail] or 937-741-3778