Lab Tech Services Lead - Lubricants & MWFs

Univar Solutions; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Univar Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technical Services leader to drive product development and innovation for the Custom Lab Services portfolio. You will lead lab activities, coordinating with Marketing, Sales and Product Management, and deliver new formulations from concept to customer presentation.

You will serve as the technical expert for the portfolio, develop prototypes, and showcase products at industry events, ensuring projects stay on track with KPIs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of research and development experience with emphasis on development.
• Understanding of Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids raw materials and formulation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and excel at team management at a distance.
• Proficient in MS Office and lab instrumentation.

Aufgaben

• Lead lab-based activity in one of our Solution Centers, ensuring that objectives are set, targets are met, and resources are allocated and prioritized appropriately.
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales and Product Management teams to develop new consumer products or formulations, from concept phase through to customer presentation.
• Contribute to the conceptualization and innovation process and drive current and future new product development projects.
• Be the technical expert for all facets of the existing product portfolio.
• Develop new product prototypes to demonstrate ingredient function and aid in the sales process.
• Showcase new products at industry tradeshows and on various digital platforms.
• Build and prepare detailed results for review. Track and supervise projects and revenue generation, ensuring that all KPIs are being met.
• Host and visit customers together with the sales, marketing, and product management teams to develop new businesses and support existing business opportunities.
• Sets up, calibrates, operates, and performs minor maintenance and repair of various laboratory instruments and equipment; takes necessary steps to optimize instrument performance.
• Assists with the Company’s safety program within assigned areas, conducts periodic safety inspections; and provides for the maintenance and protection of Company equipment.

Kenntnisse

Lab leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical chemistry

Time management

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Univar Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technical Services leader to drive product development and innovation for the Custom Lab Services portfolio. You will lead lab activities, coordinating with Marketing, Sales and Product Management, and deliver new formulations from concept to customer presentation.

You will serve as the technical expert for the portfolio, develop prototypes, and showcase products at industry events, ensuring projects stay on track with KPIs.