Lab Manager

Supervises laboratory personnel, coordinates laboratory testing for both internal and external customers, and provides technical solutions to customer problems.

This role does have direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise laboratory work, which includes chemistry, mechanical and microbiological related testing on Parker and competitive devices.
• Collaborate with engineers on the design and construction of pilot models, special testing equipment and new test procedures.
• Analyze test data, interpret test results and write test reports in timely manner.
• Maintain laboratory records including lab notebooks, test reports and work requests.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with the Document Control, R&D, and Quality Assurance functions.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices.
• Maintain safe and clean environment in the laboratory.
• Manage technical service personnel and provide technical guidance to customers.
• Occasionally visit customers to understand processing and suggest solutions.
• Support production in conducting batch release testing.
• Maintain current knowledge of testing and procedures as related to company products.
• Conduct competitive testing and provide reports to Sales and Marketing.
• Coordinate material and supplies procurement for the lab to ensure that the lab has necessary inventory to support program schedule.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Provide leadership and knowledge in lab expansion and procurement of new test equipment.
• Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company via invention and patent applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in engineering related field. Master's degree will be a plus.
• 7 -10 years of experience in supervising role - managing a lab preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in polymeric filtration will be a desirable qualification.
• Must be accurate, methodical and well organized.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze complex and diverse information.
• Identify and resolve problems for both internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop project plans on complex projects.
• Good interpersonal and management skills.
• Fluent in written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and other laboratory relates software required.
• Experienced in customer service related to laboratory testing and problem solving.
• Ability to travel domestically and overseas
• Must be able to be onsite 5 days a week.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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