Lab Manager

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Summary:

Responsible for leading the department in achieving established periodic testing requirements and provide strategic planning to enable the department to meet those goals.

Responsibilities:

Provide general oversight and support for the lab and assistants

Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures

Perform inventory management of all bulk and reagent chemicals

Direct the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials

Evaluates supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering

Keep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner

Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes

Perform routine analytical and physical process control testing including evaluation of external test reports

Leads continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing

Participates in audits pertaining to NADCAP, AS9100, & Individual Customer Surveillance Audits

Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity

Monitors, measures and implements corrective action to improve results within the department

Participate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews

Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customer's to communicate requirements and resolve issues

Motivates, coaches, and develops employees within the department

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred or a minimum of 5 years related experience

Laboratory functions within a manufacturing setting

Prefer at least 5 years of related work experience

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen".

Equal Opportunity Employer

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