Quality Control Lab Supervisor

LANXESS

3d • $88,400 - $147,400 • Onsite

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. This role is critical to ensuring timely release of finished goods, supporting operational first-time-right goals, and driving continuous improvement. Seven QC Chemists report to this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Chemistry or Data Science preferred).
• 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, food and pharmaceutical cGMPs.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with instrumental analysis (GC, FTIR, spectrometry) preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

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 and provide technical guidance; 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 lab safety and housekeeping audits.

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is $88,400–$147,400. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include: - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision- Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD- Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D- Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D- Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care- NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection- Aflac Benefits- Legal Assistance Program- Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees