Lab Manager

Position: Lab Manager Location: Catoosa, OK Pay: $105,000/year Experience 5+ years of laboratory experience, preferably within fluorine chemistry, specialty chemicals, or chemical manufacturing. Proven leadership and team management experience. 5+ years of laboratory experience, preferably within fluorine chemistry, specialty chemicals, or chemical manufacturing. Proven leadership and team management experience. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline. Type: Full-time; Direct Hire Schedule: Monday - Friday Job Description Supervise daily laboratory activities to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable chemical analyses and quality control testing. Perform and oversee analytical testing using GC, FTIR, ICP-MS, HPLC, titration, spectroscopy, and other applicable analytical techniques. Develop and maintain training programs to strengthen team expertise in analytical techniques, laboratory practices, safety, and quality requirements. Collaborate with Production, R&D, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to optimize chemical formulations and manufacturing processes. Evaluate and implement new analytical methods, testing technologies, and laboratory practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, reliability, and turnaround time. Participate in new product development, process validation, root-cause investigations, and troubleshooting of manufacturing-related issues. Ensure laboratory equipment, instruments, and methods remain fit for purpose and capable of producing consistent, defensible results. Identify opportunities to reduce laboratory costs, improve turnaround times, increase efficiency, and enhance analytical capabilities. Apply Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies where appropriate. Enforce strict safety protocols for the handling, storage, and disposal of fluorine-based chemicals and other hazardous materials. Position Requirements Proficiency in analytical testing with hands-on experience using Gas Chromatography (GC) and FTIR, including instrument operation, method execution, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and routine maintenance. Strong knowledge and experience with additional analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, HPLC, Titration, and spectroscopy. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain analytical methods and laboratory procedures. Knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, including OSHA, EPA, ISO, and applicable industry standards. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to work effectively with Production, R&D, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex laboratory and process issues. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance ProRecruiters is part of Array Corporation , the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #PRPRO #J-18808-Ljbffr