Chemistry Operations Manager

Analytical Food Laboratories (AFL), part of Tentamus Group, is seeking a Chemistry Operations Manager to direct and lead the daily operations of the chemistry laboratory (personnel, technical oversight, workflow, and budget).

Keeping People Safe Since 1992. AFL is a full-service accredited lab providing crucial food quality and safety analysis for local and global clients. Famous restaurants rely on AFL's testing before their products hit the dinner table. We use proven methods of chemistry, microbiology, sensory studies and more performed at our 22,000 sq. ft high-tech Grand Prairie facility. Talented scientific professionals form our foundation, and we are excited to add you to the team.

How you will contribute:

• Provide general supervision and administrative support for the chemistry laboratory (technical direction, compliance with regulatory requirements, assist with client relations, personnel relations & competency/training records).
• Ensure the chemistry department is compliant with current regulations including ISO/IEC 17025, NELAC, cGMP, cGLP, and all other accrediting and certifying agencies.
• Manage staff work schedules and coverage. Provide technical guidance and leadership. Oversee staff development: hiring, training, reviews, goal setting and scheduling. Adjust workflow as required.
• Conduct regular departmental staff meetings. Disseminate corporate and departmental information to staff as appropriate.
• Assist in client contact and provide technical consulting services to clients as needed.
• See full job description for further details.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related field with extensive analytical experience will be considered.
• 5 years' experience managing a chemistry laboratory.
• Experience in a commercial food, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement testing laboratory preferred.
• Knowledgeable in instrumentational chemistry (HPLC, GC, ICP, LCMS, UV-VIS, AA, etc.)

What we offer you:

• Salary around $80,000
• Comprehensive and low-cost benefits package
• Industry stability
• Brand recognition with global reach
• Beautiful centrally located office (360/Brown Blvd.) and friendly staff.
• Work that is rewarding
• Company that is growing
• Very family-conscious working environment

Who's Tentamus:

Labs for Life®. We are a vast network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally and around the globe using proven scientific methods. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs for accurate and reliable testing. With 18 labs in the U.S. (100 globally), we celebrate having over 4000 talented, diverse, scientific, and service-oriented professionals in the industry.

www.tentamus.com