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QC Analytical Laboratory Manager
UmicoreQC Analytical Laboratory Manager leading quality-control laboratory operations in stationary catalyst manufacturing. Ensuring accurate testing, oversight of materials, and operational excellence in laboratory functions.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in analytical methods and equipment, particularly ICP and XRF, while leading quality-control laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Proven ability to develop personnel, manage resources, and maintain data integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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ICP ExpertiseXRF ExpertiseAnalytical Method DevelopmentLaboratory ManagementISO 9001 Experience
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Hard Skills
Analytical ChemistryChemical EngineeringCatalyst CharacterizationSample PreparationInstrument OperationCalibrationTroubleshootingData ReviewMethod ValidationStandard Operating Procedures
Soft Skills
People LeadershipClear CommunicationStructured Problem-SolvingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Quality Management SystemBench-Scale Catalyst Activity TestingLaboratory Equipment Maintenance
Industry Keywords
Quality-Control LaboratoryManufacturing EnvironmentISO AuditsData IntegrityTraceability
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical, operational and people leadership for our quality-control analytical laboratory supporting stationary catalyst manufacturing.
- Lead day-to-day QC analytical laboratory operations, establish priorities, develop laboratory personnel, coordinate resources, and maintain accountability for safe, accurate, and timely execution.
- Manage the laboratory facility, equipment maintenance and calibration, supplies, external service support, and operational readiness.
- Provide technical leadership for analytical methods and equipment, particularly ICP and XRF.
- Oversee bench-scale catalyst activity testing and ensure the reliable operation of catalyst Activity Test Units.
- Develop, verify, validate as applicable, standardize, and continuously improve analytical methods and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure laboratory methods, results, and records are accurate, reproducible, properly documented, and traceable.
- Oversee the testing, technical review, and release of incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products against approved specifications.
- Investigate out-of-specification, out-of-trend, abnormal, or potentially unreliable results and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis, QC reports, and other product-quality and release documentation.
- Support the Quality Management System by providing technical input and assisting with assigned activities, ISO audits, investigations, corrective actions, and document updates.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and R&D to support troubleshooting, process improvement, and new-product development.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in an analytical or quality-control laboratory, catalyst characterization, or a related environment.
- Strong hands-on expertise in ICP and XRF, including sample preparation, instrument operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, data review, interpretation, and method development or improvement.
- Demonstrated people and operational leadership, with experience developing laboratory personnel, establishing clear priorities, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, reliable, and timely execution.
- Strong technical judgment, structured problem-solving ability, and commitment to data integrity and traceability.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across Manufacturing, R&D, Maintenance, and Engineering.
- Experience managing or supervising an analytical laboratory in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience with bench-scale catalyst activity testing or comparable performance-testing equipment is a plus.
Benefits
Comp & perks- We aim to lead the way.
- Building an inclusive work culture offering equal opportunities for all employees.