Lead QC Lab Manager - ICP/XRF & Catalyst Testing

Umicore Belgium; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Belgium is seeking a QC Analytical Laboratory Manager to lead the quality-control analytical laboratory for stationary catalyst manufacturing. You will ensure accurate, timely testing and oversee release of materials, with hands-on expertise in ICP and XRF and strong leadership of lab personnel.

The ideal candidate will manage methods, data integrity, and collaboration with Manufacturing and R&D to drive process improvements and maintain ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in analytical or quality-control laboratory settings, catalyst characterization, or related environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in ICP and XRF, including sample prep, instrument operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, data review, interpretation, and method development or improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing laboratory personnel, setting priorities, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, reliable execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day QC analytical laboratory operations, establish priorities, develop personnel, coordinate resources, and ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution.
• Manage the laboratory facility, equipment maintenance and calibration, supplies, external service support, and operational readiness.
• Provide technical leadership for analytical methods and equipment, particularly ICP and XRF.
• Oversee bench-scale catalyst activity testing and ensure reliable operation of activity test units.
• Develop, verify, validate, standardize, and continuously improve analytical methods and SOPs.
• Ensure laboratory methods, results, and records are accurate, reproducible, documented, and traceable.
• Oversee testing and release of materials against approved specs.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Prepare certificates of analysis, QC reports, and release documentation.
• Support the Quality Management System with technical input, ISO audits, investigations, corrective actions, and document updates.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and R&D to support troubleshooting and process improvement.

Skills

ICP

XRF

Data integrity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ICP

XRF

Job description

Umicore Belgium is seeking a QC Analytical Laboratory Manager to lead the quality-control analytical laboratory for stationary catalyst manufacturing. You will ensure accurate, timely testing and oversee release of materials, with hands-on expertise in ICP and XRF and strong leadership of lab personnel.

The ideal candidate will manage methods, data integrity, and collaboration with Manufacturing and R&D to drive process improvements and maintain ISO 9001 standards.