R&D Lab Manager — Polymers, ISO 17025 & Quality

mitsubishichemicalgroup; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. seeks a Lab Manager to lead our R&D Laboratory in Fort Wayne, IN.

You will supervise eight Laboratory Specialists and Technicians, manage moderate to high-complexity testing, and uphold ISO 17025 accreditation while driving quality, process improvements, and customer support. You will partner with Production, Sales, Quality, and regulatory teams to align testing programs, budgets, and new methods.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the plastics industry.
• 2–3 years of progressive laboratory experience.
• Experience with an ISO 17025 Quality Management System.
• Experience performing high-complexity laboratory testing.
• Strong managerial capabilities with the ability to lead and direct others.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Business fluency in English.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop Laboratory Specialists and Technicians.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, personnel, and testing activities.
• Ensure testing and documentation meet quality requirements and ISO 17025 standards.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, protocols, and risk management.
• Oversee testing, validation, and calibration of equipment and processes.
• Develop the lab operating budget and capital plan with stakeholders.

Skills

Lab leadership

Quality systems

Data analysis

English fluency

Production coordination

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. seeks a Lab Manager to lead our R&D Laboratory in Fort Wayne, IN.

You will supervise eight Laboratory Specialists and Technicians, manage moderate to high-complexity testing, and uphold ISO 17025 accreditation while driving quality, process improvements, and customer support. You will partner with Production, Sales, Quality, and regulatory teams to align testing programs, budgets, and new methods.