Analytical Lab Manager

Evonik Industries - Havre de Grace, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Havre de Grace, MD

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Analytical Lab Manager will oversee the analytical laboratory and instrumentation testing on key R&D programs at Evonik. This role involves developing and delivering plans for significant aspects of research programs, conducting innovative scientific experiments, and translating results into practical applications. The manager will also identify shortcomings in current processes and suggest improvements, while preparing and coordinating various data and analytics reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Analytical laboratory and Instrumentation and testing on key R&D programs.
• Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of a research program with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Identify new opportunities, conduct innovative scientific experiments and tests, and translate results into practical applications.
• Identify shortcomings in current processes and procedures, methodologies, and tools from own discipline and suggest improvements.
• Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
• Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Requirements

• University Masters Degree or Higher
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and instruments
• Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills translatable to all areas of chemistry
• Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.
• Works independently and provides guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
• Acts independently using comprehensive knowledge and/or skills to conduct research and analyze data while guiding and training others on how to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.

Benefits

• Health insurance