Laboratory Manager

Imagine a more rewarding laboratory leadership career in a world-class high purity gas facility where you will experience professional growth and have room to advance. Join a stable, worldwide company that offers industrial gases that are in demand regardless of the state of the economy, where you will earn competitive compensation and benefits as you help businesses across the country. 

You will enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a daytime Monday – Friday schedule as you lead a highly skilled team and ensure the lab runs safely and efficiently.  

Gas Innovations, a world leading provider of high purity hydrocarbons, is seeking a High Purity Gas Laboratory Manager to join their team in La Porte, TX. 

If you have at least 7 years of experience in a refining, petrochemical or chemical lab environment and the ability to lead a team, Gas Innovations wants to hear from you! 

Why Laboratory Managers join the Gas Innovations team: 

• Unbeatable benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, and more! 
• Competitive pay: Starting at $100,000/yr, based on your experience. 
• Gain knowledge of a large, global industry that isn’t going anywhere! If you don’t have specialty or industrial gas experience, not to fear! You will learn the ins and outs of the world of industrial gases. Our gases will always be needed and in high demand. This is valuable knowledge that will help you to grow your skillset and enhance your career!    
• Opportunities for advancement: Gas Innovations is always looking for key players to professionally develop and move into higher level roles.  
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 
• Desirable daytime Monday – Friday schedule. 

Minimum requirements: 

• At least 7 years of experience in a refining, petrochemical or chemical lab environment  
• Demonstrated analytical equipment troubleshooting 
• Demonstrated corporate competencies 
• Demonstrated IT capability for implementation of analytical instrumentation 
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and problem solve 
• Good computing skills  
• Good management and leadership skills  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities 
• B.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred but not required 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Will have sole responsibility of managing and overseeing the lab, equipment and personnel.  
• Lead and demonstrate safety compliance within the laboratory.  
• Provides instrumentation troubleshooting support beyond the Lab Tech capabilities.  
• Professional team player.  
• Focal point for operations and sales to interface with the Lab for quality support & product disposition.  
• Identifies and drives improvement in Lab processes/systems, testing, methods, and cost.  Champions change.  
• Collaborate with Lab Techs to ensure timely calibration and maintenance of Lab equipment.  
• Collaborate with Lab Techs to provide Lab technical support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development.  
• Supports Director of Quality to provide technical training on Lab quality systems for Lab technicians.  
• Sets high expectations for quality and timeliness of action items (MOC, ISO etc.) resolution.  
• Supports product quality incident investigations. 

About the Company: Gas Innovations has become a world leading provider of high purity hydrocarbons in the refrigerant, pharmaceutical, industrial, electronics, and agricultural chemical industries. Ancillary services and products offered are technical consultation, equipment and turnkey logistics to satisfy your business needs by being strategically located at the Port of Houston. 

Gas Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.