Materials & Testing Associate Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Interface with engineers, scientists, and lab supervisors to ensure customer-specific needs are met
• Support continuous improvement and lean events for the Materials & Testing lab
• Manage lab investigations and track project testing costs against budget
• Organize audits and coordinate with AIR or AERs for NCAMP projects
• Ensure lab testing remains on schedule and forecast future testing demands
• Develop and execute a CapEx strategy to maintain or expand laboratory capabilities
• Assist project managers with identifying gaps in test plans and managing data repositories
• Maintain and improve the execution of test methods for high-quality, repeatable results
• Provide oversight of Technicians and Supervisors when the Lab Manager is out of the office

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or Technology
• 5+ years of experience in the advanced materials market in a technical capacity
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial position
• Demonstrated experience using Six Sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of the composites industry, including resin families, fibers, and test methods
• Proficiency in G-suite and Microsoft 365
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Syensqo Material Segment products and applications
• Intermediate understanding of statistics and lab processes (LIMS)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem resolution

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($98,720 to $148,800 per year) plus bonus/incentives
• 16+ weeks of maternity, paternity, and co-parenting leave
• Access to a dedicated employee training platform
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About the Company

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. We bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, contributing to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products across various global industries.