Lab Supervisor/Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Solvay in Deer Park, Texas is hiring for an Analytical Services Laboratory Supervisor/Engineer to lead laboratory operations and provide analytical support for hydrogen peroxide products including high-purity grades used in semiconductor applications.

You will oversee lab performance, drive process optimization, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable analytical services in both standard and cleanroom environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's with significant relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in an analytical lab environment with wet chemistry and instrument-based analysis.
• Experience with high-purity analytical testing and manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of the Analytical Services Laboratory with timely analytical support for manufacturing operations.
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment, and spending; maintain readiness and contingency plans for analyses.
• Support quality processes, investigations, customer audits, and final product approval activities.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and business teams to optimize processes and product performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices with other Solvay laboratories.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry & Laboratory Ops

Quality Systems & Process Improvement

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collab

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

HPLC

GC

TOC

Ion Chromatography

GFAA

Job description

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About The Role

Our Analytical Services Laboratory team plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations, product quality, and customer satisfaction. As the Analytical Services Laboratory Supervisor/Engineer you will lead laboratory operations at our Deer Park, Texas site, providing process monitoring, final product approval, and analytical support for hydrogen peroxide products, including high-purity grades used in semiconductor and electronics applications. In this role, you will work at the intersection of manufacturing, quality, business development, and customer support. You will oversee laboratory performance, support quality investigations, drive process optimization efforts, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable analytical services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence both day-to-day plant operations and long-term continuous improvement initiatives while leading a laboratory team that operates in both standard and cleanroom environments.

You will be accountable for:

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of the Analytical Services Laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate analytical support for manufacturing operations.
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment, and spending while maintaining operational readiness and contingency plans for critical analyses.
• Support quality processes, investigations, customer audits, and final product approval activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and business teams to optimize processes, improve product performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with other Solvay laboratories to identify best practices and develop analytical methods

We offer permanent at-will employment based onsite in Deer Park, TX.

About You

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment, including wet chemistry and instrument-based analysis, is required. Experience within a manufacturing environment and high-purity analytical testing is strongly preferred. Experience with analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, HPLC, GC, TOC, Ion Chromatography, and GFAA is highly desirable. Semiconductor industry experience is a plus.

Competencies:

• Analytical Chemistry & Laboratory Operations
• Quality Systems & Process Improvement
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Behaviors:

• Leadership
• Curiosity
• Customer-focus

About The Pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: $98,000-$109,000 per year in the United States.

Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About Us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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