Laboratory Supervisor

The Laboratory Supervisor oversees all laboratory operations related to metal surface treatment processes, ensuring compliance with the latest customer specifications, company procedures, and quality control and assurance requirements. This role includes supervising and supporting laboratory technicians, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing testing activities such as etch rate, salt spray, and IGA/EPR corrosion testing, and calibration of lab and production equipment. The supervisor is also responsible for chemical inventory control—including ordering, labeling, tracking expiration dates, and disposal—and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, and customer‑specific aerospace standards. salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM education: Bachelors Responsibilities Review specifications for chemical compositions, periodic testing, and lot testing requirements. Procure chemicals, maintain inventory, and review chemical certifications for compliance. Perform routine chemical analyses (daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic) and trend analysis on processing solutions. Maintain and update laboratory procedures per customer and industry specifications. Prepare and perform the test panels for daily etch rate monitoring. Perform internal process audits and analysis to ensure procedural compliance. Process Audits. Prepare and perform/monitor Intergranular Attack (IGA) and Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation (EPR/EGP) testing. Conduct daily salt spray testing and maintain logs. Support miscellaneous production testing and chemical make‑ups. Direct, train, and support chemical technicians with daily assignments. Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents required for analytical procedures. Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or industrial metal surface treatment, including anodizing, passivation, plating, thermal coating and painting. At least 3 years in a supervisory or lead laboratory role. Skills Supervising Leading Managing Qualifications Years of experience: 6 years Experience level: Manager Experience Manager 6 years Education Bachelors (required) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr