Technical Director - Chemistry Operations

McKinney Specialty Labs•Richmond, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

About McKinney Specialty Labs McKinney Specialty Labs is a leading provider of analytical and in vitro toxicology testing services, specializing in a diverse array of nicotine-containing products. With a portfolio of over 300 validated scientific methods and cutting-edge aerosol generation capabilities, we deliver best-in-class product testing and global regulatory science solutions. Backed by decades of industry experience, our scientists are not only experts in nicotine product testing but also thought leaders who actively contribute to the development of industry standards. Our commitment to scientific excellence ensures we meet and exceed the evolving demands of global regulatory requirements for nicotine products. Operating from our state-of-the-art facility in Richmond, Virginia, we are proud to offer our clients services rooted in our core values: Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Respect. At McKinney Specialty Labs, we’re not just shaping the future of nicotine product testing — we’re building a workplace where talented professionals thrive. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options. To learn more, please visit our company website: https://mckinneysl.com/ Position Overview: The Technical Director is responsible for production groups related to generating data and handling samples. They ensure the timely & profitable production of chemical measurement services. The Technical Director can provide staff development services, career path evaluations and ensures the lab staff is developing necessary skills and abilities for the work today and in the future. The Technical Director is the laboratory’s lead test & measurements technical resource, responsible for improving procedures and implementation of new technologies to reduce costs, and maximize operating efficiencies by effectively managing and developing available technology solutions. The Technical Director improves efficiencies by minimizing down-time and maximizing instrument through-put and assisting the Group Leaders in training staff to operate new & existing test and measurement equipment. As part of Chemistry Operations, this Technical Director would have knowledge of multiple chemistry instruments and processes to successfully train and guide lab techs, analysts, and provide strategic decisions around Chemistry Operations. There may be two technical directors within the same business unit as long as their responsibilities are separate and well defined.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Chemistry
The Technical Director must meet the requirements of the accrediting body of the laboratory.
The Technical Director will meet all of the requirements of a Group Leader plus have technical expertise for most of the assays performed throughout their areas of responsibility.
Understanding of Chemistry methodology and instrumentation for at least two of the following groups: GC, GCMS, LC, LCMS, ICPMS
Strong scientific and chemistry expertise
Analytical thinking to solve technical problems
Strong Research and Development Skills
Effective communication skills
Superior time management abilities
Strong personal skills

Nice To Haves

Ph.D in Chemistry

Responsibilities

Coordinate work scheduling and laboratory resource allocation
Meet TAT, financial, and quality objectives
Supervise and manage adherence to QA/QC, hold time, and turnaround requirements
Assesses production capacity, and provides solutions for human resources, technical, and quality issues
Assign and clearly communicating operational priorities
Allocate lab resources to meet client schedule & requirements
May supervise Group Leaders, other supervisors, and staff
Assist with and conducting employee performance reviews and audits
May project staffing needs for the department
QA: staff training and performance management when direct reports are present