Lab Director

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Job Description

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

We are seeking an experienced Director to manage and oversee environmental, health and safety, chemistry process control lab, and quality and reliability testing activities.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, improve existing systems, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

This position reports to the Plant Manager and supervises lab technicians, waste treatment personnel, and manages outside consultants and vendors.

Responsibilities :

Schedule pick-ups of hazardous waste, maintain manifests and oversee operation of batch and flow through waste treatment system

Oversee correct labeling of hazardous waste containers and all required records

Troubleshoot problems with the waste treatment system and perform maintenance and calibrations for waste treatment system

Oversee compliance with industrial waste discharge permit

Oversee compliance and complete regulatory filings including EPA Toxic Release Inventory, EPA Hazardous Waste, quarterly sewer discharge report, and EPA air permit

Maintain safety compliance records and schedule and provide safety training

Handle inspections with regulatory agencies and work with outside laboratories

Oversee techs who perform process bath testing, chemical additions and troubleshoot process baths

Evaluate and implement new chemistries and techniques

Perform monthly and periodic testing including salt spray, humidity, adhesion bend test, and Taber abrasion

Oversee in-depth projects such as changing or moving entire process lines, designing and implementing a new waste treatment system, and procedural changes to improve operations

Qualifications :

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Experience with management and regulatory is required.

Waste Treatment experience is preferred.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.

com (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

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