Laboratory Manager

Imagine a more rewarding laboratory leadership career in a world-class specialty 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.

Applied Gas, a leading supplier of custom specialty gas mixtures, is seeking a Gas Laboratory Manager to join their team in Houston, 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, Applied Gas wants to hear from you!

Why Laboratory Managers join the Applied Gas team:

• Unbeatable benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with company match, and more!
• Competitive pay, based on your experience.
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our specialty gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!
• 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: Applied Gas 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
• 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: At Applied Gas, we provide our customers with superior specialty gas mixtures and support to enable them to achieve high quality and efficient results. Applied Gas has internally developed manufacturing, analytical and software solutions. This unique approach results in an ability to meet your delivery schedule and the most stringent requirements safely and efficiently.

Applied Gas 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.