Senior Manager Initiation Systems (IS) Lab

Dyno Nobel Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Dyno Nobel Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of the Initiation Systems (IS) Lab to lead the analytical laboratory, design safe analyses and experiments, and drive new product development for cast boosters, NONEL shock tube systems, and other initiation products.

You will oversee project planning, lab operations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality testing and manufacturing support. The role requires extensive experience in energetic materials development, hazard analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
• 10+ years managing analytical chemists.
• Experience in fast-paced multidisciplinary environments.
• Energetic materials development knowledge.
• Hands-on product development, validation testing.
• Experience in project management and hazard analysis.
• Ability to create test plans, procedures, and experimental plans.
• Willing to undergo ATF background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IS analytical laboratory, planning and distributing work.
• Design and conduct safe analyses and experiments.
• Develop and support Detonators, Boosters and their formulations.
• Plan, execute and report on experiments.
• Support manufacturing operations and product development.
• Provide laboratory testing for new or improved products.
• Record and share test results with teams and customers.
• Assist with patent filing and ensure timely filings.
• Supervise scientists in testing to ensure quality.
• Analyze competitor products to strengthen Dyno Nobel's position.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory management

Project management

Hazard analysis

Data analysis

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Manager of the Initiation Systems (IS) Lab, you will be responsible for managing the IS analytical laboratory, designing and conducting safe analysis and scientific experiments, new product development, process and product improvements, product technology support and testing activities relating to cast boosters, NONEL shock tube systems electric, electronic and other Initiation system products. Other duties include:

• Manage the IS analytical laboratory, planning and distributing work, designing and conducting safe analysis and scientific experiments.

• Monitor progress of lab activities, assure timely response to all projects and requests

• Develop and support Detonators, Boosters and their formulations and manufacturing methods.

• Develop new initiation systems products and support manufacturing operations.

• Plan execute and report on experimental activities.

• Support customer complaint resolution activities as required.

• Conceptualize and develop new products or improve existing products in order to improve the quality of Dyno Nobel products in accordance with company goals.

• Conduct laboratory and testing on new or improved products in order to ensure safe and accurate testing.

• Record and maintain results of all tests conducted in order to support analyses and share results with supervisors, sales representatives, or customers.

• Provide assistance with patent filing to ensure accurate and timely filing.

• Supervise scientists in testing of products in order to assure trained personnel and accurate testing.

• Analyse competitor's products in order to develop new products capable of strengthening Dyno Nobel's competitive advantages.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

• 10+ years working experience managing a highly educated and trained staff of analytical chemists.

• Experience working in a fast paced multidisciplinary environment.

• Thorough knowledge of energetic materials development, materials science, booster design/processes, formulation development and process chemistry.

• Proven experience performing hands on product development, product support, validation testing and other destructive testing.

• Experience in project management, hazard analysis, data analysis, report writing and oral presentations.

• Ability to create test plans, procedures and experimental plans

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives

• Positive attitude and ability to work across functional teams.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.