Supervises lab operations; performs all aspects of Quality Control testing, sampling, and associated data entry into LIMS. Leads quality improvement efforts; develops and documents procedures and methods as necessary. Serves as back-up for routine Quality Manager tasks. Performs support activities such as ordering/receiving supplies, helping to maintain satellite labs. Reports directly to Quality Manager. Direct Repots include 4 Lab Technicians.

Quality Control – 25%

• Generate reports from LIMS as needed.
• Quality Control testing for certification of products following current test procedures for all products.
• Perform Maintenance, calibrations and verifications of all QC lab equipment.
• Maintain required documentation and filing of test records, as required all relevant Quality Systems.
• Prints and inventories all labels in accordance with weekly production schedule
• Maintain and prepare assigned equipment and standards to ensure accurate and precise analytical results.
• Maintain knowledge of Arkema test procedures and qualification for testing.
• Assist the Quality Manager and Research Chemists with special studies and method development.

Quality Assurance – 45%

• Manage Customer/Vendor Quality Agreements
• Monitor efficiency of Quality System by performing internal audits
• Create corrective action plans to address audit findings.
• Oversee corrective actions to ensure implementation and verification.

Lab Supervision– 30%

• Ensures optimal daily Lab operations; provides daily troubleshooting support
• Develops and documents procedures and methods
• Trains all new technicians in current lab procedures and instrumentation
• Manages Lab team performance through PMP and regular feedback/communication to maximize effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe work area in the lab.
• Initiate, track and complete Atlas actions as needed (e.g. eMOC, Near Misses, Action Items).
• Perform back-up duties to Quality Manager, including: Pharma Batch Record Review, EZ9s micro test tracking and product release, and audit program maintenance.

Required Education/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field
• 7+ years of experience in an analytical chemistry lab
• Experience with the supervision of technical staff preferred
• Experience with a lead role in interaction with auditors and regulatory authorities such as the FDA.
• Strong technical writing skills to create, update or correct standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency with troubleshooting laboratory equipment issues (HPLC and GC).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, LIMS and SAP.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting/deductive skills.

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €9.5 billion ($10.6 billion) in 2021, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

The diversity of its employees is an asset that the Arkema group wants to preserve. Its non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, salary levels and career management. The Arkema group is committed to ensuring diversity among its employees.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.