LANXESS · 19 hours ago
Quality Control Lab Supervisor
Kalama, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expLANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor provides leadership and technical oversight for the Kalama QC Laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while supporting operational goals and continuous improvement.
BiotechnologyChemicalIndustrial
Responsibilities
Lead daily QC laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with relevant quality, food safety, pharmaceutical, regulatory and safety standards
Review and approve analytical data, trends, finished goods results, calibrations, verifications, validations, and equipment qualifications
Troubleshoot analytical issues and provide technical guidance; provide backup testing support as needed
Develop, improve, and implement laboratory methods and procedures; develop and support new method and equipment implementation
Partner with Operations and R&D on process improvement, efficiency, and cost-savings initiatives
Ensure laboratory compliance with applicable quality, food safety, pharmaceutical, and regulatory requirements
Train, coach, and develop QC staff to ensure competency and timely data reporting
Schedule and manage laboratory staffing to provide 24/7 coverage, 365 days per year
Support laboratory budgeting, inventory management, purchasing, and invoice approvals
Participate in internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits; conduct internal lab safety and housekeeping audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Chemistry or Data Science preferred)
5–10 years of relevant QC or laboratory experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
Hands-on experience handling chemicals and following laboratory-scale procedures
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems, FSSC 22000 food safety management systems, food and pharmaceutical cGMPs
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with instrumental analysis (GC, FTIR, spectrometry)
SAP experience
Benefits
Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
Aflac Benefits
Legal Assistance Program
Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year.
Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Company
LANXESS
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company. It is a sub-organization of Bayer.
Founded in 2004Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$894.16M2024-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $894.16M
2005-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Frederique van Baarle
President & Chief Executive Officer- LANXESS Corporation & President Americas - LANXESS Group
Recent News
2025-11-11
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