Laboratory Leader

About us:

We create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.

Infineum is a world leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of petroleum additives for fuels and lubricants. Infineum additives are in 1 in 3 vehicles worldwide, and are designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enable cleaner transportations. With production facilities worldwide and regional business and technology centers in the UK, US, Singapore and China, there has never been a better time to start a career at Infineum.

Infineum’s successes are built on the exceptional talents of our bright and highly skilled colleagues.

Infineum brings together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles providing remarkably different talents, perspectives, life and career experiences. We recognize that a diverse talent base creates an environment rich with innovation. We’re looking for motivated colleagues to join us where you can participate in relevant and challenging projects and we can offer the right environment for a high-performance career.

Position Summary:

This position oversees and directs laboratory operations at the Bayway Chemical Plant Laboratory. Coordination of lab technician work and lab facilities utilization is critical to this role. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills in the areas of developing, training, and motivating colleagues, as well as driving compliance with our safety culture, standard operating procedures, and quality practices.
Key Outputs: What we can expect from you

• Prioritizes and deploys Lab resources
• Accountable for Lab. budget
• Responsible for the performance and productivity of lab Shift teams
• Responsible for continuous improvement activities including lab Optimization
• Responsible for the Site compliance with Quality Management System
• Collaborates, interfaces with Analytical-MFT as required
• Change agent: identifies future needs of the group and related continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor skills of Lab Technicians, identifies training needs and help each Lab Technician to develop his/her skills
• Participates in the Lab competency checks (promotions, new qualifications)
• Determine training needs and collect vacation plans for Lab for input to the annual Shift Plan
• Manages last minute unplanned events (i.e. sickness) to ensure appropriate lab coverage
• Responsible for overall Laboratory housekeeping
• Local IQMS Coordinator – key contact for all IQP related changes

What skills will you gain from this role?

• Supervision & Influencing
• Problem solving
• Work planning, prioritization and execution

A successful candidate is likely to have

• Strong commitment to safety and quality values
• Background in chemistry, chemical engineering or related career
• 3 years work experience with leadership and management responsibilities in the lubricants industry, chemicals industry, laboratory operations, or other similar industrial background
• Proven time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets and word processing software

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
• High levels of project management responsibilities
• Opportunity to gain patents for your innovative technologies
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Recognition, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental
• Onsite medical, café, gym, fitness classes, sports teams and secure onsite parking
• Convenient to NYC, Airport & Public Transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Linden, NJ 07036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• background in chemistry: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location