This position is responsible for providing daily direction to the laboratory staff. Hands-on support is provided to the production group, development laboratory and laboratory staff. The manager will provide leadership for designated analytical development programs and coordinate critical within-laboratory programs. Maintain analytical instrumentation and methodology.

• Write or revise standard operating procedures for new and existing administration practices, test methods and equipment. Ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with ORTEC procedures and policies.
• Participate in product transfer and method validation. Define and implement laboratory specific goals to support these projects.
• Implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Coordinate and also perform investigation specific testing.
• Coordinate and ensure effectiveness of equipment calibration and maintenance programs. Perform maintenance, repair and qualification of complex equipment. Train and qualify junior staff to perform routine instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Create analytical method training programs and perform training.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. Monitor test results to ensure compliance to ISO standards and specifications.
• Lead in developing/ improving QC sampling and analysis methods to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products.
• Represent the laboratory during audits and client based technology reviews.
• Complete annual staff performance reviews. As needed, design and implement performance improvement plans and targeted developmental training.
• Abide by all Company and OSHA lab safety standards set for work areas.

• Advanced degree required, BS +10 years, MS +5 years, PhD. (preference will be given to those with degree in relevant field)
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation theory and practice, specifically, GC, pH, HPLC, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, etc.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.