JOB DESCRIPTION



Title: Lab Manager- Analytical & Test Development



Who We Are:


Carboline is a St.

Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach.

The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world.

Carboline has been ranked a top workplace for seven years in a row, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.


Position Summary:


Responsible for all analytical services and functions for quality and product development teams.

Evaluates and implements new test standards as well as responsible for developing and maintaining internal test methods.

Participates or leads relevant committees as a representative for Carboline (ASTM, AMPP, ISO, etc.) as well as giving presentation at various conferences.




Essential Functions:

• Evaluate analytical requests and provide factual based results
• Develop new internal test methods as needed.
• Evaluate new test methods from outside sources.
• Carboline representative on various committees (ASTM, AMPP, ISO, etc.)
• Contribute to research programs of others through communications and participation in technical work groups and design teams.
• Responsible for meeting project goals within time, quality and budget constraints.
  
  Utilize initiative to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate work of others, anticipate, ad resolve priority conflicts.
• Supervise efforts of chemists and technicians.
• Acquire and maintain technical expertise in coatings industry and its technologies.
  
  
• Understand and follow safety, technical, and quality procedures using Carboline or industry standards.
  
  Train others as required.
  
  Assure subordinates are trained and utilize appropriate procedures.
• Communicate and verify technical information directly to various departments, suppliers, or customers.
• Work with hazardous materials.
  
  Capable of understanding and using appropriate information and personal protective equipment.
  
  Train subordinates or others and assure their compliance.
• Maintain clean, safe working areas.
  
  Assess working condition of equipment.
  
  
• Alerts others to deviation, hazards, or quality issues.
  
  
• Maintain current and up to date new product development files in compliance with most recent ISO procedures.
• Take an active role in hazard recognition and injury prevention by following all safety rules & regulations and immediately report all injuries and incidents to your supervisor.
• Follow all environmental rules and regulations to ensure hazardous materials and waste are managed in an environmentally responsible manner
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Commit to the Company's safety and quality programs

• 4-year BS Degree in Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
  
  
• Minimum 3 years Chemistry experience.