Chemical Laboratory Supervisor

KEMET Electronics Corporation • Simpsonville, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

YAGEO Group is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Supervisor at our Simpsonville, SC location. This is an onsite role. The Chemical Laboratory Supervisor leads laboratory operations to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality analytical testing in support of material characterization, process development, manufacturing support, quality assurance, and customer investigations. This role provides technical leadership, manages laboratory personnel and resources, develops analytical capabilities, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with elemental, molecular, and materials characterization techniques such as ICP, XRF, GC-MS, IC, FTIR, and related analytical tools, along with a strong passion for scientific problem-solving and continuous learning. Experience with powder characterization techniques such as specific surface area, particle size distribution, along with different thermal analysis techniques like DTA, TGA, DSC, are highly desirable.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Analytical or polymer Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of laboratory experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, laboratory operations and chemical safety.
• Demonstrated experience in method development, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is a strong plus.
• Experience with advanced powder, polymer, and materials characterization techniques.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, product development, or failure analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations, personnel, workload planning, and testing priorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of analytical data, technical reports, and investigation findings.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and service programs.
• Evaluate, justify, and implement new analytical technologies and laboratory capabilities.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop laboratory personnel.
• Support R&D, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, customers, and reliability-related investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement in laboratory capabilities, operational efficiency, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior