• Atlanta, Georgia
  • $100,000–$160,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Laboratory Manager – Polymer Materials (Growth Facility)

A high growth polymer building materials manufacturer in the Greater Atlanta region is transforming its quality lab into a fully integrated materials laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to help build analytical and physical testing capability from the ground up while supporting polyolefin composite development, with a focus on using recycled materials.

Why This Role Is Attractive

The company is investing heavily in automation, robotics, laboratory infrastructure, and materials innovation. You will play a central role in shaping lab strategy, influencing formulation improvements, and supporting rapid business expansion in polymer building products.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead build-out of analytical and physical testing labs

- Commission and validate FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, EDX, rheology, and mechanical testing systems

- Align methods with ASTM standards

- Support formulation trials using recycled polyolefin materials

- Implement documentation, SOPs, and traceability systems

- Lead and mentor laboratory technicians

- Partner with R&D and Manufacturing on continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

- Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related discipline

- 7+ years laboratory experience in polymer or composite materials

- Strong thermoplastics background required

- Experience with recycled polyolefins and fillers preferred

- 2+ years leadership experience

- Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and structured problem solving methods

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $100,000 – $160,000

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

  • Minimal travel, approximately 10 percent

Numbers & Facts

LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Salary$100,000–$160,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Composite Materialsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)unmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Laboratory Managementunmatched
  • Laboratory Roboticsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Material Scienceunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Mechanical Testingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Polymersunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Implementationunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Recyclingunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Rheologyunmatched
  • Test Labunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Traceabilityunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched

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