Analytical Lab Leader

W. R. Grace & Co.•Baltimore, MD

10d•$138,598 - $190,572•Hybrid

About The Position

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. Grace is seeking an Analytical Lab Leader to join the Refining Catalysts catalyst evaluation R&D team. This role reports to the Director of Catalyst Evaluation and Services and is located at the Process Innovation Center (PIC) in Baltimore, MD. The primary function of this position is to serve as the leader of the Analytical Laboratories located in Baltimore and Columbia, MD for the Refining Catalysts business. This role oversees laboratory operations, serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the labs, the primary point of contact for the FCC/ART Petroleum lab activities and leads a team of chemists and technicians to deliver high-quality data supporting business objectives. This role will include the initial support of design and startup of the new lab at the PIC, then transitioning to manage its ongoing operations. This role is located in Baltimore, MD.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of analytical lab experience including at least 3 years in personnel and lab management OR MS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of analytical lab experience including at least 3 years in personnel and lab management OR Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of analytical lab experience including at least 3 years in personnel and lab management
Expertise in analytical chemistry - chromatography, elemental analysis and spectroscopy
Analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting experience.
Strong data analysis and statistical interpretation skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Nice To Haves

People leadership and lab management experience.
Experience with method development, validation, SPC, and analytical quality systems.
Experience writing procedures and reports and communicating results to customers.
Experience with automation, LIMS, and digital data management.
Knowledge of ASTM or related analytical standards.
Experience supporting catalyst, petrochemical, specialty chemical, or advanced materials programs.
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the ART Petroleum Lab at Baltimore MD supporting new product development and customer sample analysis collaborating with R&D and commercial teams; managing a team of chemists and technicians
Provide technical leadership for the FCC analytical lab based in Columbia, MD collaborating with the pilot plant leader, R&D and commercial teams
Maintain instruments, qualifications, calibration, documents, procedures, and records.
Ensure quality-system compliance and lab best practices.
Lead method development, validation, implementation, standards compliance, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
Advance analytical technologies and automation, and support capital investments
Lead safety culture in the labs ensuring compliance with EHS policies, regulatory and quality standards.
Travel up to 10%