Senior Manager, Quality Assurance - Lab Operations

Senior Manager Laboratory Technician

Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Manager Laboratory Technician to lead our laboratory team in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and ensuring the smooth operation of our laboratory facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for driving innovation and efficiency in a laboratory setting.

What you'll do...

Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and expertise to laboratory staff in conducting experiments, troubleshooting equipment, and analyzing data. Serve as a subject matter expert in laboratory techniques, methodologies, and instrumentation.

Team Management : Supervise and mentor laboratory technicians, scientists, and support staff. Assign tasks, provide training, and evaluate performance to ensure the team meets quality and productivity standards.

Experiment Design and Execution : Collaborate with research and development teams to design and execute experiments to support product development, process optimization, and quality control activities. Ensure experiments are conducted according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.

Data Analysis and Interpretation : Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data. Generate reports, graphs, and presentations to communicate results to stakeholders and support decision-making processes.

Quality Assurance : Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with regulatory standards. Perform routine calibrations and validations of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Safety and Compliance : Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for laboratory staff. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations, as well as internal quality management systems.

Inventory and Supplies Management : Manage laboratory inventory, including chemicals, reagents, and consumables. Monitor stock levels, place orders, and ensure adequate supply to support ongoing laboratory operations.

Equipment Maintenance : Coordinate maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Schedule preventive maintenance activities and troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.

Documentation and Recordkeeping : Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results, and observations. Ensure documentation is organized and accessible for regulatory inspections and internal audits.

You'll make an impact by

Strong technical skills and proficiency in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and data analysis software.

Previous experience managing a team of laboratory personnel, including assigning tasks, providing training, and evaluating performance.

Knowledge of quality control principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices in laboratory operations.

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Benefits & Perks :

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws .

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and / or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelors degree in Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, or related field and 4 years experience in training, quality, product development, or related area OR 6 years experience in training, quality, product development, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Assessing training programs and customer service levels in a production, sales, or customer service environment. Providing performance feedback or on-the-job training. Supervisory Masters : Business, Masters : Communication, Masters : Computer Engineering, Masters : Education Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America