Lab Manager

$80,000 - $125,000/Yr

Actalent - East Hanover, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

East Hanover, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This is a Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician position responsible for managing the East Hanover Lab and Whippany Pilot Plant, in the US physically located in the strategic location in East Hanover, NJ. The individual must possess experience in managing a Packaging Lab, as well as strong technical skills, the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently by leveraging their expertise and experience. A minimum of 3- 5 yrs. experience is required, preferably in the food industry. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to be a strong team player representing our technical organization, providing guidance and expertise to Junior Engineers. Must be able to find technical solutions when problems are identified and an effective communicator to the Packaging Development Team.

Responsibilities

• Perform requested packaging testing, share data with requestor, leverage GLIMS to maintain record of test results.
• Support or execute trials at the Whippany Pilot Plant, Single Point of Contact for WPP staff.
• Create or maintain internal test methods & SOPs for each instrument and equipment type.
• Purchase supplies & consumables as needed, following MDLZ procedures.
• Maintain safe, organized, stocked, and tidy lab and pilot plant environment at all times.
• Ensure data repository (Eureka, Teams or other) is used for all tests.
• Ability to conduct tours of the lab to Senior Leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing a Packaging Lab, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to learn on the fly.
• Ability to execute independently by leveraging expertise and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strong team player.
• Ability to provide guidance and expertise to Junior Engineers.
• Effective communication skills to the Packaging Development Team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)