Laboratory Supervisor

Position Overview

Reporting to the department manager, the laboratory supervisor will:

• Safely and effectively lead a laboratory team in supporting their production partners
• Drive continual improvement efforts in safety, quality, and productivity
• Achieve results utilizing leadership skills, teamwork, employee development, and personal proficiency

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control laboratory team in performing work compliantly with safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Partner with production to support day-to-day operations and to successfully produce products
• Oversee and perform laboratory testing, which may include HPLC, GC, LC-MSMS, UV-Vis, FTIR, pH meter, viscometer, emulsion stability testing equipment, etc.
• Conduct analytical testing and batch calculations utilizing mathematical acuity, in support of production and process development
• Manage SAP system for laboratory and oversee product release
• Assist with the set-up of new or modified product specifications
• Manage maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results are generated
• Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Create and revise SOP’s and analytical test methods
• Assist in training of peers in analytical techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and laboratory practices
• Effectively implement company policies

The Qualifications

The right candidate will be a safety-focused, motivated individual who can work both independently and as a team.  Required qualifications include:

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related science

• Strong commitment to safety
• Experience with HPLC, titration, and chemical and physical testing techniques
• Instrument troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated mathematical acuity
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word
• Willingness to work flexible hours to support a continuous operation, as needed to meet business obligations

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working in a laboratory that supports a production / manufacturing team
• Experience with GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, LC-MSMS
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices
• Experience with SAP

The Perks

Albaugh offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that recognizes performance and alignment with our values.  Our employees enjoy work life balance and exceptional benefits. Albaugh benefits include:

• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Company Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Benefits/Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program