Laboratory Manager

Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for providing Technical and Administrative support to ongoing Technical Services Operations at Thatcher Company of California.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be able to provide proof of employment eligibility.
• BS/MS in Chemistry or related field or relevant experience. Specialization in analytical chemistry preferred.
• Minimum of three years of laboratory experience. Management experience preferred but not required. Successful candidates will have an experience-based knowledge of laboratory operations, chemical principles, chemical manufacturing processes, and chemical plant operations.
• Broad knowledge of PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Major Responsibilities:

• Technical Services
  • Provide all testing, batch approval and product diagnostics support for TCFLD operations.
  • General laboratory housekeeping
  • Maintenance of laboratory consumable inventory
  • Management of incoming samples
  • Prepare and issue operations production paperwork as needed to support Production Planning.
  • Serve as on-site liaison between CA and Thatcher Company of Utah R&D/Technical Services teams.
• Laboratory Clerical Support
  • Data Entry (ERP, LIMS)
  • Management of Technical Services and Production document archives.
  • Create and issue customer-facing product collaterals (CoAs, CoCs, Labels, Product Specifications, etc.) as required by customers.
• QA/QC Support
  • Serve as plant QC staff member for inspection and approvals of plant equipment and finished products as required by production paperwork.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.

Why Thatcher is right for you

Compensation Range $80-$120K

• 100% company-funded Profit Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401 (k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
• 3 weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.