Lab Manager - Lubricants
Laboratory
Cook County, IL, US
Added - 14/12/2025
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Pay Rate Low: 80000 | Pay Rate High: 95000
Our client is a leading global specialty chemical manufacturer specializing in performance additives. They are seeking a Laboratory Manager to join their team!
Pay : $95k-$125k salary
Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-4p
Location : Cook County
Responsibilities:
Supervise QC and Technical Service laboratory staff, including scheduling, timecard approval, performance reviews, counseling, and training.
Lead QC and technical support efforts to ensure products and services meet internal standards and customer expectations.
Manage rotating shifts to provide continuous production support.
Provide technical direction and support to laboratory personnel and cross-functional business partners.
Serve as a technical resource on chemical and component technology and its impact on product performance.
Guide Sales and Marketing teams on product features, performance characteristics, and application insights.
Troubleshoot analytical methods to ensure accuracy, reduce variability, and improve reliability.
Develop and analyze method repeatability data, KPIs, and monthly manufacturing scorecards.
Establish and maintain quality assurance standards, procedures, and controls across materials, ingredients, and final products in compliance with QP&G and ISO requirements.
Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare annual budgets for manpower, equipment, and operational costs; ensure the lab operates within budget guidelines.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and 10+ years of relevant industrial experience.
Experience in formulating metalworking fluids, cleaners, and corrosion inhibitors.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
Knowledge of analytical methods, laboratory instrumentation, and statistical process control (SPC).
Ability to manage and supervise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle workplace stress and maintain effective performance.
Must pass Department of Homeland Security background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.
Ability to meet physical vision requirements including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustments.
We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
