QA Lab Leader: Quality, Compliance & Process Impact

AluChem, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability and

401(k) + 4% match

Paid Holidays + Vacation

Bonus Eligibility

Small + Collaborative Leadership Team

Descripción de la vacante

AluChem, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Lab Manager to lead the laboratory and quality-control activities. The role blends technical lab work with people leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will supervise lab personnel, oversee product testing and documentation, support investigations and customer quality concerns, and partner with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure our products meet requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant science/engineering field.
• Experience in a laboratory, QA, QC, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with laboratory testing, chemical analysis, analytical equipment, calibration, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, test results, and quality data.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead others across multiple departments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate Quality Assurance lab staff.
• Oversee testing/inspection of incoming, in-process, and finished materials.
• Ensure accurate sampling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Oversee chemical analyses and equipment calibration/maintenance.
• Review and approve COAs and quality documents.
• Develop and improve lab procedures, forms, and training materials.
• Monitor quality data to identify issues and risks.
• Investigate quality concerns with cross-functional teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Determine disposition of nonconforming material.

Conocimientos

Leadership

People management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment calibration

Descripción del empleo

AluChem, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Lab Manager to lead the laboratory and quality-control activities. The role blends technical lab work with people leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will supervise lab personnel, oversee product testing and documentation, support investigations and customer quality concerns, and partner with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure our products meet requirements.