Group Leader – Analytics

UBE Corporation America Inc. • Naugatuck, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a Supervisory and a Laboratory technical role. A high degree of technical proficiency in multiple disciplines is required. A strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a desire to enable business success, and resilience to manage continual pressure and changing priorities are essential to the role. Special attention required to coordinate the work content and timing of multiple individuals to meet internal and external customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry
• 15+ Years of required laboratory experience, Analytical Chemistry
• 5 Year supervisory experience (this position will be required to coordinate the workflow and cross-training of approximately 6 individual contributors).
• Practical knowledge of Chromatography (Gas, Liquid, GPC, IC)
• Practical knowledge of Mass Spectrometry
• Practical knowledge of Classical Chemistry / Method development
• Practical knowledge of ICP, Metals analysis
• Practical knowledge of Thermal Analysis (TGA, DSC)
• Practical knowledge of Mass Spectrometry
• Experience working with relevant tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for staff guidance
• Strong communication skills, customer focused
• Practical computer literacy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs / Liquid Nitrogen & Helium fill operations
• Ability to stand for 30 minutes
• The position requires vision abilities such as close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Certifications not required
• Ph.D. or equivalent level of education in Chemistry: Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Physical
• Relevant tools/skills but not a necessity
• Previous RCRA Compliance training and experience a plus
• Safety experience / focus preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide investigative Analytical services directly enabling new business opportunities for UBE Urethanes USA, LLC and Service Level Agreement execution for External parties.
• Troubleshooting manufacturing problems for multiple businesses.
• Regulatory Compliance: Analytical testing EHS Support for ECHA/REACH and other agencies.
• Transformation of Analytical cost structure from hourly based to test/service-based entity.
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Managing waste generated in the laboratory: storage, labeling, accumulation area requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree