Description:

Assistant Laboratory Services Manager

General Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Plan, coordinate, and direct programs for research, product development, troubleshooting, and improvement of manufacturing processes.

• Maintain and develop Metalworking, General Industrial, and Process Oil product lines.

• Direct programs for analysis and testing of substances to verify composition of manufactured products.

• Coordinate research and analysis activities according to applicable regulations, manufacturing processes, or other considerations.

• Approves modifications for formulas, standards, specifications, and processes.

• Review research, testing, quality control, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.

• Interpret results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel, management, and professional and technical societies.

• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.

• Troubleshoot customer issues.

• Provide trial and start-up support for the sales team.

• Direct and handle regulatory affairs such as governmental reporting, compliance programs, and technical data sheets and SDSs.

• Advise management, technical personnel, and representatives of other organizations of activities.

• Trouble shoot laboratory equipment issues.

Skills:

Laboratory, Chemistry, Quality control, formulation, Metalworking, lubricant's, lab supervision, manager, industrial lubricants

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; and/or five to ten years related experience.

• Experience in Industrial Lubrication or Metalworking product development or application preferred.

• Ability to problem solve using concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Strong communication and presentation skills – both written and oral.

• Leadership/Management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Team player that wants to be part of a fast-paced organization.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.