Chemistry Laboratory Manager

• Lead day-to-day operations of a chemistry laboratory performing analytical testing (e.g. GC-MS LC-MS/MS ICP-MS HPLC wet chemistry PFAS BPA metals or related methods).
• Oversee the establishment of appropriate testing programs and the coordination of laboratory activities within the designated laboratories
• Identifies and pursues the development of requirements for test procedures beyond the scope of existing standards and requirements involving unique features and requiring the use of independent judgment
• Review and approve technical data reports and deviations as required; ensure timely and accurate report delivery.
• Manages the development and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment
• Oversee method implementation verification validation and ongoing performance trending.
• Establishes and maintains the test proficiency training program and competencies for laboratory personnel
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in compliance with validated methods SOPs and applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements (e.g. ISO 17025 GLP client requirements).
• Manages the performance of direct reports by defining accountabilities establishing performance objectives providing feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to
• Maintain laboratory compliance with internal quality systems accreditation standards and audit requirements.
• Serve as a primary laboratory contact during internal customer and accreditation audits.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are identified documented and effectively implemented.
• Own document control for chemistry SOPs work instructions validation protocols and training records.
• Promote a strong quality culture emphasizing data integrity traceability and scientific rigor.
• Lead coach and develop laboratory supervisors chemists and technicians.
• Set performance expectations conduct reviews and support career development and succession planning.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels training coverage and cross-training to meet operational demands.
• Promote engagement accountability and collaboration across laboratory teams.
• Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) such as turnaround time throughput quality rework and utilization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency capacity and consistency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality EHS IT Engineering Commercial) to support new method onboarding customer requirements and operational scalability.
• Support capital equipment planning justification and onboarding for analytical instrumentation.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job utilizing the Lean Sigma approach
• Foster a proactive safety culture aligned with EHS and OSHA expectations for chemical handling waste management and laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with chemical hygiene plans hazard communication PPE requirements and waste disposal regulations.
• Partner with EHS to review incidents near-misses Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and corrective actions.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in safe laboratory practices and emergency procedures.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory including people leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of analytical techniques and chemistry laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory quality systems (e.g. ISO 17025 GLP GMP or equivalent).
• Proven ability to lead teams manage competing priorities and deliver results in a regulated environment.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience supporting environmental food consumer products or regulatory compliance testing.
• Experience leading laboratories through accreditation audits and corrective action cycles.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems data integrity requirements and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience supporting capital investment decisions for analytical instrumentation.

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science UL Solutions transforms safety security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing inspection and certification services together with software products and advisory offerings that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate launch new products and services navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

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