Lab Manager, Polymer Packaging & Materials Testing

Novolex

Roanoke (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex Roanoke, TX, is seeking a Lab Manager to lead and develop the analytical and physical testing laboratory supporting flexible packaging across plastic films and paper substrates. You will drive technical excellence, ensure data integrity, and foster a high‑performance team of scientists and technicians while collaborating with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Commercial groups.

The role emphasizes method development, SOP adherence, safety, budgeting, and KPI tracking to deliver reliable

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of deep technical analysis experience in plastics and paper packaging materials.
Experience managing a team of analytical scientists and lab technicians.
Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or related field.
Experience with LIMS and digital data systems.
Familiarity with recyclable and sustainable packaging technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, providing coaching, performance management, and training.
Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including scheduling, safety, and resource allocation.
Provide direction and oversight for testing including chemical, thermal, rheological, optical, and physical property testing.
Lead root-cause analysis for customer complaints and out-of-spec results.
Work closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams.
Drive improvements in automation, data systems, and statistical rigor.
Set team priorities and balance workloads.