Analytical Laboratory Manager

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

In this role, you will be the integral leader of the Analytical Chemistry team who supports all R&D projects and production teams at ATC and our Partners. Laboratory Operations Management is accountable for scientific research or quality testing performed in a laboratory environment including:

- Managing a team of laboratory staff and developing operating procedures to ensure that experiments and analyses are conducted within budgets and according to established scientific standards.

- Prioritizing and allocating laboratory operations and workflow so that the laboratory equipment and resources are used efficiently, and work schedules and targets are met.

- Researching, evaluating, and recommending investments in technology, equipment, systems of other assets that will enhance the laboratory’s performance.

- Managing the maintenance, repair, construction, quality, and installation of laboratory equipment.

- Ensure policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.

- Gain knowledge about Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools to ensure that safety protocols are followed accordingly.

- Adhere to strict quality control of analytical results.

What you can bring to this role (Qualifications):

- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field. Master’s preferred.

- 5-10 years of analytical laboratory experience managing teams, projects, or operations.

- Demonstrated experience with:

- Method development and validation

- Analytical instrumentation operation

- Troubleshooting laboratory instruments and data issues

- Managing a team in a fast paced environment

- Ability to perform material handling, weighing, completing process steps in sequence, and documenting process data.

- Must have strong attention to detail and follow complex work plans/instructions to maintain workflow and quality integrity.

- Strong understanding of data integrity.

- Ability to interpret and communicate data for root cause analyses.

- Significant experience with XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) & XRD (X-Ray Diffraction), ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), LECO (inert gas fusion), PSD (particle size distribution), and TGA (Materials characterization, thermal analysis), surface area analysis equipment and processes.

Special Instructions:

- Wear task specific PPE.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

- Must be able to lift >25 lb.

About the Location

Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. We develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process– a revolution to the aluminum industry!

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.