Senior Analytical Laboratory Lead – Metrology and Quality

Vulcan Elements Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is building a fully operational Benson analytical laboratory to support raw materials, product qualification, and release in a manufacturing environment. The role leads commissioning, instrumentation, metrology, LIMS configuration, staffing, calibration, and quality controls to ensure production-ready capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines advanced analytical chemistry and inorganic materials characterization with proven leadership in industrial laboratories, advancing data

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry or materials science required.
• 7+ years in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, metrology or industrial lab leadership.
• Experience establishing, commissioning or expanding analytical laboratory capabilities.
• Hands-on expertise with inorganic characterization techniques (ICP-OES/ICP-MS, SEM/EDS, XRF, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of analytical method control, metrological traceability and MSA.
• Ability to lead laboratory personnel, manage budgets and suppliers.
• Experience in controlled manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment and commissioning of the Benson analytical laboratory and define capabilities to support raw materials, in-process testing, product characterization, qualification, and final product release.
• Lead equipment procurement, installation, qualification, calibration, and interfacing with OEMs and engineering teams for production readiness.
• Configure and implement LIMS, SOPs, and laboratory workflows to ensure traceability and data integrity.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Materials characterization

Metrology

Laboratory leadership

Budget management

Education

Master’s or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP-OES/ICP-MS

SEM/EDS

XRF

Microscopy

Gas analysis

Thermal analysis

Job description

Vulcan Elements is building a fully operational Benson analytical laboratory to support raw materials, product qualification, and release in a manufacturing environment. The role leads commissioning, instrumentation, metrology, LIMS configuration, staffing, calibration, and quality controls to ensure production-ready capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines advanced analytical chemistry and inorganic materials characterization with proven leadership in industrial laboratories, advancing data