Lab Director - Chemistry

  • Northland Laboratories
  • Mount Prospect, Illinois
  • Full Time

Are you a seasoned leader in food chemistry with a passion for scientific excellence and operational leadership? Matrix Sciences is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Director to lead our Food Chemistry Laboratory team. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving technical innovation, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead with purpose: oversee all operations of the Food Chemistry business unit, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
  • Drive Innovation: Champion method development, validation, and troubleshooting to meet ISO standards and client-specific needs.
  • Be the Client's Trusted Partner: Collaborate with Sales and Client Services to support client onboarding and issue resolution.
  • Inspire and Develop Talent: Mentor and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Optimize and Improve: Implement KPIs, streamline workflows, and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Represent Matrix Sciences: Engage with industry associations and conference to promote our brand and stay ahead of scientific trends.

What You Bring:

  • 10+ years in the Food Safety industry with a focus on chemistry analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proven experience in laboratory operations and regulatory compliance
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management expertise
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Why Join Us?

At Matrix Sciences, we're committed to scientific integrity, innovation, and creating a collaborative environment where our people thrive. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in food safety.

EEO Statement

Matrix Sciences International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

Job ID: 489827214
Originally Posted on: 8/18/2025

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