Lead Chemist

Job Title: Lead Chemist

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of managerial or supervisor experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Inorganic Chemistry in Industry setting
• Experience training in extraction, analytical, and instrument methodology.
• Experience in working independently.
• Thorough understanding of department-specific instruments with conventional, MS, MSMS, HR-MSMS Orbitrap detectors, and other new technologies' operation.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Analytical method troubleshooting and development.
• Primary and secondary data review.

Job Description

The Group Leader performs an essential role by leading the laboratory testing group to provide high-quality testing services for clients through continuous sample flow while maintaining the QA/QC conditions of the department.

Responsibilities

• Interview and train employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Appraise employee performance and assist in career development.
• Address complaints and report them to the Laboratory Manager.
• Resolve problems.
• Ensure testing and method development is conducted accordingly while managing procedural efficiency and effectiveness.
• Plan and supervise the daily operation of work for the laboratory testing group.
• Ensure punctual sample flow, quality, accuracy, consistency, and completeness of results.
• Assume technical responsibilities, including analytical duties as necessary.
• Lead the research, development, and implementation of the latest technologies.
• Collaborate with other department supervisors to allocate workload assignments with current personnel resources as needed.
• Provide performance management of department staff in accordance with company policies, supporting technical and professional growth.
• Coordinate the management of department resources in cooperation with the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager, in collaboration with other department supervisors, with the coordination of laboratory operations for the Group and other department Chemists.
• Support the Quality Management System and regulatory compliance, in cooperation with the QA Manager.
• Respond to QA findings or corrective actions for activities in the department.
• Implement data validation, internal quality control, and process review steps as necessary to ensure data quality and maintenance of laboratory accreditations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and marketing of laboratory operations through market research and participation in internal and external trainings, networking events, conferences, trade shows, and other opportunities.
• Provide technical insights to laboratory management.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations and codes.
• Work in a safe manner, using appropriate safeguards and personal protective equipment, to prevent injury to self or co-workers.
• Perform and assist in training and act as a resource and a mentor to other Chemists.
• Support Chemists through review of data packages submitted by Chemists working in the department and other departments as needed or directed.
• Perform responsibilities and duties of Chemists as needed.

Work Environment

Fast-paced analytical laboratory. Day shift flexible between 7:30am - 6pm (40 hours). Although not guaranteed, a bonus has been paid out every year for the last 10 years, valued at about a month's salary, prorated for employees joining part-way through the year.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Medical/vision insurance (company covers 100% of EE premium and 90% of dependent and HSA- company covers 100% of premium and contributes to HSA every month)

dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

13 paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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