QC Lab Manager

Merck & Co.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Carrollton, TX seeks a Quality Control Lab Manager to lead the QC lab’s daily operations and drive improvements in quality control and assurance.

You will manage chemists and technicians, enforce PPE and SOPs, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering on process needs. The role requires a BS in chemistry or related field with five years of production-lab leadership, plus supervisory and statistical experience.

Qualifications

• BS in chemistry or a related science degree with five years of experience in managing a fast paced, production support laboratory.
• Previous supervisory and statistical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for continuous improvements in quality control and quality assurance.
• Support FFEM quality systems and certifications
• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and prioritize workloads to meet business needs.
• Be a main point of contact to support manufacturing and engineering process requirements.
• React, respond, and report out non-standard, OOC, and OOS conditions generated from all levels of the manufacturing process.
• Promote, improve, and enforce safety by supporting current practices, engaging new innovative development, and administering all aspects of safety by supporting EHS.
• Drive metrology development with GR&R, training, and instrument troubleshooting to flawlessly implement and maintain analytical methods.
• Drive change in all areas of the lab for the benefit of FFEM and its customers.
• Support and drive management of change from beginning to end.
• Administrate and promote instrument health, maintenance, calibration, and outside service support.
• Evaluation and performance reviews for direct reports.
• Overall scheduling of personnel to cover company requirements in assigned area.
• Ensure the team is functionally cohesively and maintaining good working relationship with all other departments and team members.
• Responsible for the completion of corrective actions and laboratory audits
• Set Laboratory objectives for CIP and Organizational directives
• Perform other duties, as required

Skills

Supervisory experience

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Chemistry or related science

Tools

MS Access

SQL Server

Power BI

JMP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Carrollton, TX facility for a Quality Control Lab Manager!

The Role

The Quality Control Lab Manager will manage and direct the day-to-day operation of the QC laboratory. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership to the laboratory resources , including, but not limited to data produced by the chemists and technicians, enforce PPE rules, ensure SOP's are followed for analysis and data manipulation, evaluate the skills of supervisors, chemists and technicians in the lab, and give inputs for the performance review process.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry-where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We're a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you've got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what's possible-for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island-each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of \"giving our world more smiles.\" Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide leadership for continuous improvements in quality control and quality assurance.


• Support FFEM quality systems and certifications


• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and prioritize workloads to meet business needs.


• Be a main point of contact to support manufacturing and engineering process requirements.


• React, respond, and report out non-standard, OOC, and OOS conditions generated from all levels of the manufacturing process.


• Promote, improve, and enforce safety by supporting current practices, engaging new innovative development, and administering all aspects of safety by supporting EHS.


• Drive metrology development with GR&R, training, and instrument troubleshooting to flawlessly implement and maintain analytical methods.


• Drive change in all areas of the lab for the benefit of FFEM and its customers.


• Support and drive management of change from beginning to end.


• Administrate and promote instrument health, maintenance, calibration, and outside service support.


• Evaluation and performance reviews for direct reports.


• Overall scheduling of personnel to cover company requirements in assigned area.


• Ensure the team is functionally cohesively and maintaining good working relationship with all other departments and team members.


• Responsible for the completion of corrective actions and laboratory audits


• Set Laboratory objectives for CIP and Organizational directives


• Perform other duties, as required

Requirements

• BS in chemistry or a related science degree with five years of experience in managing a fast paced, production support laboratory.


• Previous supervisory and statistical experience required.


• Database administration experience to include MS Access and SQL Server.


• Prior experience in the semiconductor industry is desire.


• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, semiconductor process chemicals


• Knowledge of ISO 9000 certification and Quality Management Systems


• Experience with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point, Power BI, and JMP statistical software


• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and within different functional groups


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to include multi-tasking and handling constant changes in priorities.


• Must be able to cover off-shift needs, including evenings and weekends, as required


• Must have a valid Arizona drivers' license and clean driving record.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Requirements

• Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.


• Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.


• Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.


• Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.


• Organizational Skills -Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).