$105k/year | Lab Manager | Catoosa, OK

Location: Catoosa, OK

About the role

ProRecruiters is seeking a Lab Manager to join a growing and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily laboratory activities to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable chemical analyses and quality control testing.
• Perform and oversee analytical testing using GC, FTIR, ICP-MS, HPLC, titration, spectroscopy, and other applicable analytical techniques.
• Develop and maintain training programs to strengthen team expertise in analytical techniques, laboratory practices, safety, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to optimize chemical formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and implement new analytical methods, testing technologies, and laboratory practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, reliability, and turnaround time.
• Participate in new product development, process validation, root-cause investigations, and troubleshooting of manufacturing-related issues.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, instruments, and methods remain fit for purpose and capable of producing consistent, defensible results.
• Identify opportunities to reduce laboratory costs, improve turnaround times, increase efficiency, and enhance analytical capabilities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies where appropriate.
• Enforce strict safety protocols for the handling, storage, and disposal of fluorine-based chemicals and other hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience, preferably within fluorine chemistry, specialty chemicals, or chemical manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in analytical testing with hands-on experience using Gas Chromatography (GC) and FTIR, including instrument operation, method execution, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and routine maintenance.
• Strong knowledge and experience with additional analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, HPLC, Titration, and spectroscopy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, including OSHA, EPA, ISO, and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, R&D, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex laboratory and process issues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

Pay

$105,000/year

Schedule

Monday - Friday