QA/QC Supervisor & Technical Specialist - Onsite Lab Lead

Syensqo SA; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a QA/QC Supervisor and Technical Specialist in Marietta, OH to lead laboratory operations across QA/QC areas, ensuring compliance with ISO, OSHA, and EPA requirements while driving continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

The role directs laboratory technicians, partners with R&D, Sales, and Product Management, and develops procedures to meet Quality System requirements. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and using SOPs.
• Knowledge of plant processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing practices.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Team leadership and people development skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Statistical analysis applied to lab results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct laboratory technicians while ensuring safe operation.
• Adhere to plant HSE standards, policies, and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide technical support for laboratory testing techniques, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and special projects.
• Partner with R&D, Sales, Product Management, and other functions to ensure internal and external customer needs are met.
• Provide technical support to plant operations and identify opportunities for process and quality improvements.
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure Quality System requirements are met and support plant audits and accreditations.
• Motivate, coach, train, and develop team members to build and sustain a high-performance work team.
• Manage laboratory activities and resources to maintain costs at or below budget.
• Maintain effective labor relationships within a union environment.
• Develop and maintain job training tools and documentation, including SOPs.
• Ensure laboratory technicians and day technicians maintain training to safely perform their jobs.
• Develop working knowledge of the Learning Management System (LMS) and support effective training administration.
• Revise SOPs and other job documentation to reflect MOC changes.
• Utilize SAP to enter maintenance of work notifications and orders and follow up on work-order completion.
• Conduct core safety meetings with shift personnel.
• Understand and promote the use of statistical analysis for laboratory and process results.
• Ensure materials are evaluated and released per specifications.
• Lead investigations using root-cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action techniques.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality systems

Root-cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Team development

Planning & organization

SOP development

Continuous learning

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Syensqo is seeking a QA/QC Supervisor and Technical Specialist in Marietta, OH to lead laboratory operations across QA/QC areas, ensuring compliance with ISO, OSHA, and EPA requirements while driving continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

The role directs laboratory technicians, partners with R&D, Sales, and Product Management, and develops procedures to meet Quality System requirements. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.