Technical Manager - Marlborough Leveraged Analytical Sciences

Qnity; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 130,200 - 204,600; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Technical Manager to lead a team of 16 scientists and technicians in analytical sciences. This role focuses on delivering analytical insights to support R&D and manufacturing, driving analytical excellence while developing the team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with at least 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry. This position is critical for fostering innovation and operational performance across Qnity’s global businesses, offering strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in analytical chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques.
• Strong interest in developing leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize analytical testing and method development.
• Deliver timely analytical insights supporting R&D and manufacturing.
• Lead and develop a team of 16 analytical scientists and technicians.

Skills

Analytical chemistry techniques (LC, GC, NMR, ICP-MS)

Leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

STARLIMS

JMP

Power BI

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Technical Manager – Marlborough Leveraged Analytical Sciences (LAS)

Location: Marlborough, MA

About Qnity Electronics

Qnity Electronics is a global, technology‑driven organization committed to advancing innovation through scientific excellence, operational discipline, and inclusive leadership. We deliver advanced materials, engineering solutions, and data‑driven insights that enable our customers to succeed across a wide range of industries.

Our culture is grounded in safety, ethics, and performance, and we empower our teams to solve complex technical challenges while building capabilities for long‑term success.

Within Qnity, Leveraged Analytical Sciences (LAS) is a global, customer‑facing organization with teams in Marlborough (MA), Wilmington (DE), Hwaseong (South Korea), and Shanghai (China). LAS delivers critical analytical chemistry and measurement science capabilities that support R&D, manufacturing, and business decision‑making across the enterprise.

Role Overview

The Technical Manager – Marlborough Leveraged Analytical Sciences, located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is an exciting opportunity for an emerging leader to step into a highly visible role leading a team of 16 scientists and technicians supporting R&D and manufacturing across Qnity’s global businesses.

This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with people development and operational responsibility. The successful candidate will drive analytical excellence, build team capability, and align laboratory priorities with business needs to accelerate innovation and support manufacturing performance.

This position offers strong exposure across functions and geographies, making it an ideal next step for individuals looking to expand their leadership impact while remaining deeply connected to science and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize analytical testing and method development to meet business and site needs
• Deliver high‑quality, timely analytical insights that support R&D and manufacturing decisions
• Guide teams in applying advanced analytical chemistry and measurement science techniques
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 16 analytical scientists and technicians
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance team environment
• Build capability through strategic hiring, training, and technology investments
• Champion EH&S, quality, and compliance standards
• Drive continuous improvement through digital enablement, automation, and laboratory optimization
• Build strong partnerships with R&D, Manufacturing, and business leaders
• Manage external analytical providers to ensure quality, performance, and cost effectiveness

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field with at least 5 years of industry experience; or equivalent experience
• Hands‑on experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as LC, GC, NMR, or ICP‑MS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams with demonstrated growth in leadership responsibility
• Strong interest in developing as a people leader while delivering technical results
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and guide teams in applying analytical methods
• Experience supporting manufacturing or customer‑facing technical organizations
• Experience transferring methods from R&D to manufacturing
• Familiarity with tools such as STARLIMS, JMP, and Power BI

Why This Role?

• Lead and grow a high‑performing analytical team
• Accelerate your leadership trajectory in a role designed for emerging leaders
• Gain exposure across global businesses and technologies
• Make a direct impact on innovation and manufacturing performance

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The Pay range for this role is $130,200.00 - $204,600.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.