Chemistry Lab Manager

Chemistry Lab Manager

Are you ready to lead the chemistry behind a high-performing electroplating operation? Penn United Technologies is seeking an experienced Chemistry Lab Manager to join our growing team and play a critical role in driving quality, productivity, environmental compliance, and customer satisfaction. In this hands-on leadership position, you’ll oversee our chemistry lab team, ensure lab chemicals and equipment are properly maintained, and help optimize plating chemistries to meet the highest standards of performance and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee all electroplating chemistry testing, maintenance, and process control, to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure plating baths remain within specification and troubleshoot chemistry-related production issues
• Lead environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance activities, including permitting, reporting, hazardous waste management, and agency communication
• Maintain precious metal accountability and reclaim process
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), regulatory documentation, manifests, and compliance records
• Coordinate chemistry purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relationships
• Develop and implement laboratory procedures
• Research new plating chemistries, analytical methods, and manufacturing technologies that improve quality, reduce cost, and expand capabilities
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production to support manufacturing and new product development
• Lead and manage the schedules and activities of chemistry lab team ensuring all resources are utilized efficiently and goals are accomplished
• Select, train and motivate personnel, set goals and support career development and provide regular performance evaluations and feedback
• Provide guidance and support to chemistry lab team, make decisions regarding disciplinary action, ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols, company policies and best practices