Chemistry Operations Manager

Analytical Food Laboratories • Grand Prairie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a driven leader with a passion for chemistry and laboratory excellence? Tentamus North America is on the hunt for a Chemistry Operations Manager to join our team at Analytical Food Laboratories in Grand Prairie, Texas! In this role, you will roll-up your sleeves and lead laboratory operations, support a team of scientists, and ensure high-quality, compliant testing in a fast-paced, accredited environment ! The Chemistry Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational and administrative aspects of the chemistry laboratory. This role provides leadership to laboratory staff, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains high-quality analytical performance, and supports client and business needs. This position reports to the Chemistry Laboratory Manager (CLM) and works closely with the Quality Department.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States indefinitely and without restrictions or sponsorship
• Have a science background, GMP mindset, and a strong passion for leadership and chemistry laboratory work and techniques
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field ; candidates with extensive relevant analytical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience , with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Proven leadership and team management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, ICP, LCMS, UV-VIS, AA, and related techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with analytical testing, data review, and laboratory operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a commercial laboratory environment (food, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement testing) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP, and cGLP highly preferred.
• Experience with financial acumen, cost reduction, KPI creation, tacking, and hot spot scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage laboratory technicians and staff.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Manage schedules, staffing coverage, and workflow adjustments.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate corporate and departmental updates.
• Maintain personnel competency and training records.
• Provide leadership across all laboratory activities.
• Ensure continuity and performance of analytical capabilities, including HPLC, GC, ICP, LCMS, UV-VIS, AA, and other instrumentation .
• Ensure all equipment is properly installed , qualified, maintained, and operational.
• Oversee and/or perform Instrument qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) , Preventive maintenance and cleaning , and Equipment repairs and service documentation .
• Ensure all technical procedures are current, accurate , and consistently followed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations, including ISO/IEC 17025, NELAP, cGMP, cGLP , and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all quality control checks and documentation are completed.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department on Training and audits , Proficiency testing (internal and external) , Quality trends , and analyst performance .
• Review and approve departmental policies, procedures, and methods.
• Review and approve laboratory data and final reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Approve or reject final reports, including Routine analyses , Spreadsheets , Special projects , and Contract research outputs .
• Ensure all testing meets accuracy, precision, and documentation standards.
• Support client relationships and provide technical consultation as needed.
• Prioritize and coordinate analytical and physical testing to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Evaluate out-of-specification (OOS) and nonconforming results.
• Initiate and oversee corrective action investigations.
• Implement corrective actions and monitor effectiveness.
• Partner with Quality to track and improve laboratory performance trends.

Benefits

• comprehensive and low-cost benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• ample paid time off (PTO)
• matching 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager