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W3Global

Analytical Lab Manager

W3Global, Batesville, Arkansas, us, 72503

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Overview

Analytical Lab Manager role at W3Global. Title also referenced as Senior Analytical Scientist and Analytical Lab Manager/Senior Analytical Scientist. Responsibilities

Responsible for classical and instrumental methods of analyses; titrations, physical, chemical, and thermal properties, and environmental and biodiesel sample testing. Instrumentation and test methods include, but are not limited to: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC); Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA); Bomb Calorimeters; Total Organic Analyzers; Auto titrators including Karl Fischer; Viscometers; Density meters; Flash point analyzers; Cloud/pour point analyzer; Moisture balance analyzers and various types of ovens; Rancimat for oxidation stability testing; Perform NMR analyses as backup for NMR chemist. Instrumentation and equipment: operation, maintenance, calibrations and qualification for GMP projects. Analytical methods: development, validation, implementation, calibration, customer method implementation, regulatory method implementation, and analyst training. Support success of new business projects and improvements for current processes; develop expertise in areas of responsibility to provide analyses in a timely manner and work with Development chemists to characterize intermediates and products using all tools available and obtainable. Develop methods for new projects and improvements for current processes. Adapt current instrumentation to meet business needs, minimizing the purchase of new instrumentation and equipment when possible. Overall management of the analytic laboratory. Safety of lab personnel and lab operations. Training of lab personnel. Develop additional expertise as the business need arises. Support the implementation and compliance with laboratory quality systems/standards; ISO, BQ9000 and others. Establish cGMP expertise and additional expertise as the business need arises. Provide solutions and think creatively when addressing challenges from internal and external customers. Internal customers include Development, Manufacturing, Utilities, HSES, Sales & Marketing, and Management. Work routinely with Sales and Marketing, Development Chemists, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing Management and Staff on new products and to improve existing processes. Present a positive attitude. Be aware of the customer’s impression to ensure the perception is a willingness to work to a successful conclusion. Interact with customers (existing and prospective). Required Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry with emphasis on analytical chemistry Strong understanding and comprehension of analytical chemistry Working knowledge of GC, LC, IC, and other chromatographic techniques Working knowledge of FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP, and other spectroscopic techniques Working knowledge of NMR techniques Preferably five or more years of experience as an analytical lab manager Proficient in literature searches Able to adapt literature procedures to analytical methods Strong ability to interpret data Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated and self-directed Leadership and motivation of technical teams Strong customer focus and business understanding Excellent communication skills Creative problem-solving skills Legally allowed to work in the US without restriction Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing laboratory setting Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Industries

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