QC Lab Supervisor

LANXESS Corporation•Kalama, WA

1d•$88,400 - $147,400

About The Position

The Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor provides leadership and technical oversight for the Kalama QC Laboratory, which supports raw material, in-process, finished product, wastewater, and select HSE testing. The role is critical to timely release of finished goods, operational first-time-right goals, and continuous improvement. Seven QC Chemists report to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
5–10 years of relevant QC or laboratory experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
Hands-on experience handling chemicals and following laboratory-scale procedures.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems, FSSC 22000 food safety management systems, and food and pharmaceutical cGMPs.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Chemistry or Data Science degree.
Experience with instrumental analysis, such as GC, FTIR, or spectrometry.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily QC laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with relevant quality, food safety, pharmaceutical, regulatory, and safety standards.
Review and approve analytical data, trends, finished goods results, calibrations, verifications, validations, and equipment qualifications.
Troubleshoot analytical issues, provide technical guidance, and provide backup testing support as needed.
Develop, improve, and implement laboratory methods and procedures; develop and support new method and equipment implementation.
Partner with Operations and R&D on process improvement, efficiency, and cost-savings initiatives.
Ensure laboratory compliance with applicable quality, food safety, pharmaceutical, and regulatory requirements.
Train, coach, and develop QC staff to ensure competency and timely data reporting.
Schedule and manage laboratory staffing to provide 24/7 coverage, 365 days per year.
Support laboratory budgeting, inventory management, purchasing, and invoice approvals.
Participate in internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits; conduct internal laboratory safety and housekeeping audits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package and global bonus program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD.
Basic and supplemental employee life insurance and AD&D.
Dependent life insurance and AD&D.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection.
Aflac benefits.
Legal Assistance Program.
Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with employer retirement contribution and employer match.
Flexible working arrangements through the global Xwork program.
At least 80 hours of vacation per year for Washington employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
10 paid holidays for Washington employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year for Washington employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Training and development through formal and informal learning.