Chemistry Laboratory Manager - Operations

About this role

*Are you a driven leader with a passion for chemistry and laboratory excellence?*

Tentamus North America is on the hunt for a Chemistry Laboratory 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!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Chemistry Laboratory 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. Duties include but are not limited to:

Leadership & Team Management

• 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.

Laboratory Operations

• Provide leadership across all laboratory activities.
• Ensure continuity and performance of analytical capabilities, including HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, LC-MS, UV-VIS, 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.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations, including ISO/IEC 17025, NELAP, cGMP, cGLP, and ...