Job Title: QC Lab Manager

Job Description

This position oversees the QC Lab, managing a team of 10 employees. Reporting to the Director of Laboratories, you will be responsible for maintaining the lab's efficiency and compliance with environmental and quality management standards. You will play a key role in ensuring the lab meets customer expectations through well-defined, repeatable processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the QC laboratory, including all testing, record keeping, QC staff supervision, and budget management.
• Maintain safety and environmental policies and procedures for lab operations and personnel.
• Provide supervision, leadership, and training to laboratory staff.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to assist internal and external customers.
• Maintain compliance with quality and environmental management system requirements.
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated and kept in good working order.
• Recommend new equipment and methodologies as needed.
• Review and maintain test methods and work instructions.
• Work with manufacturing to improve the production process.
• Coordinate activities with outside testing laboratories.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the lab.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related science.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience with teams of 3-10 people.
• 5 years of laboratory experience in a QC production or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience with gas chromatography (GC).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation maintenance and calibration methods.
• Understanding of analyst training programs and their implementation.
• Ability to take new test methods from initial development to implementation.
• Experience with process continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP programs.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a fast-paced and team-based environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

Very clean lab environment with plenty of instrumentation for various tests related to fuels and solvents. The company has a family-oriented atmosphere and offers a great working environment. The lab operates at a fast pace, requiring efficient processing of products due to tight turnaround times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000