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Job Number 701954BR
Description:
You will be the Analytical Laboratory Manager for the brand new Energetics Laboratory in Troy, AL. Our team provides high quality analytical chemistry support for energetic material programs, ensuring safety, compliance and rapid, reliable data for engineers and scientists across the enterprise.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Analytical Laboratory Manager you will build and lead a multidisciplinary group of chemists and technicians, develop and enforce SOPs, and oversee day to day operations. You will collaborate with engineers, scientists and other lab staff to design experiments, troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Your responsibilities will include
• Oversee all laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting
• Train, mentor, and supervise chemist and laboratory technicians, providing guidance and feedback to ensure their success
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure that all laboratory activities are performed in accordance with these procedures
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training and development opportunities for laboratory employees
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other laboratory staff to design and implement experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements
• Document all experimental data, observations, and results in a clear and concise manner, and prepare technical reports as needed
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in the field of analytical chemistry and instrumentation technologies
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are performed in a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring that materials are properly stored and within their expiration dates
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of new laboratory methods and procedures
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a laboratory setting, experience with energetic materials preferred
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring chemists and laboratory technicians
• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for handling and testing energetic materials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation, including spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal analysis and physical property testing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Flexibility to work in shifts and /or on weekends, as required
• Some domestic travel may be required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (Not required to start); so U.S. Citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
• Master's degree in Chemistry
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices)
• Active Secret or TS Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:
You will be the Analytical Laboratory Manager for the brand new Energetics Laboratory in Troy, AL. Our team provides high quality analytical chemistry support for energetic material programs, ensuring safety, compliance and rapid, reliable data for engineers and scientists across the enterprise.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Analytical Laboratory Manager you will build and lead a multidisciplinary group of chemists and technicians, develop and enforce SOPs, and oversee day to day operations. You will collaborate with engineers, scientists and other lab staff to design experiments, troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Your responsibilities will include
• Oversee all laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting
• Train, mentor, and supervise chemist and laboratory technicians, providing guidance and feedback to ensure their success
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure that all laboratory activities are performed in accordance with these procedures
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training and development opportunities for laboratory employees
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other laboratory staff to design and implement experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements
• Document all experimental data, observations, and results in a clear and concise manner, and prepare technical reports as needed
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in the field of analytical chemistry and instrumentation technologies
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are performed in a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring that materials are properly stored and within their expiration dates
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of new laboratory methods and procedures
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a laboratory setting, experience with energetic materials preferred
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring chemists and laboratory technicians
• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for handling and testing energetic materials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation, including spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal analysis and physical property testing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Flexibility to work in shifts and /or on weekends, as required
• Some domestic travel may be required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (Not required to start); so U.S. Citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
• Master's degree in Chemistry
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices)
• Active Secret or TS Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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