Lead QC Chemist: Lab Leadership & Quality Excellence

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Lead Chemist to supervise laboratory operations, mentor junior chemists, and ensure quality across testing workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and proactive process improvements to support manufacturing and product integrity. You will design and supervise experiments, interpret data, coordinate cross-functional communication, and step in for bench leadership as needed to maintain schedule and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science is required.
• Experience leading a laboratory team and coordinating QA activities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills across levels and locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior chemists, providing training on lab procedures and equipment.
• Ensure training of QC Chemist and provide action plans when standards aren’t met.
• Lead bench coverage and coordinate duties if QC Chemist is unavailable.
• Perform routine and specialized testing to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee lab safety, PPE compliance, and maintain equipment operation.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Documentation

Quality Assurance

Problem-solving

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

GC/ICP-MS

Spectroscopy

Job description

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Lead Chemist to supervise laboratory operations, mentor junior chemists, and ensure quality across testing workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and proactive process improvements to support manufacturing and product integrity. You will design and supervise experiments, interpret data, coordinate cross-functional communication, and step in for bench leadership as needed to maintain schedule and compliance.