• Chemical Laboratory Manager

    Astrix Technology (Bedford Park, IL)


    Chemical Laboratory Manager

     

    Manufacturing

    Bedford Park, IL, US

    + Added - 10/12/2025

     

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    Pay Rate Low: 95000 | Pay Rate High: 120000

    Step into a high-impact **Lab Manager** role where you’ll lead a growing Quality and Technical Support team within a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. This position gives you the opportunity to shape lab operations, mentor a young and capable team, and bring structure and process to a department that’s ready for strong leadership. It’s a hands-on role where your chemistry expertise, problem-solving skills, and ability to work through ambiguity will directly influence product quality, customer satisfaction, and production success.

     

    **Pay** : $95k-$120k

    **Schedule** : M-F 7a-4p or 10a-6p (Flexible schedule to accommodate 2 nd /3 rd shift presence)

    **Type of Job** : Direct Hire

    **Location** : Bedford Park, IL

     

    At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

     

    Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

    Benefits Offered:

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, 401K, Vacation, and more!

    Lab Manager Daily Tasks: What you will do:

    + Lead and mentor the QC and Technical Service lab teams, providing daily guidance, training, and structured processes to support a young, developing staff while maintaining high standards of organization and lab performance.

    + Oversee all QC testing, analytical methods, and troubleshooting to ensure product quality, repeatability, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal specifications.

    + Apply chemistry expertise, especially in metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants, water-based systems, or emulsions, to solve complex formulation and performance issues.

    + Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Technical Management to support production needs, guide application decisions, communicate technical insights, and drive both short- and long-term product performance goals.

    + Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and data-driven project management, ensuring the lab meets KPI targets, safety standards, and budget requirements.

    Lab Manager Qualifications/Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with 10+ years of experience in a lab, QC, technical service, or formulation role Experience with metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants, or water-based/chemical manufacturing preferred

    + Proven supervisory or lab leadership experience, with the ability to mentor a developing team, organize workflow, and manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment.

    + Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with experience in analytical methods, instrumentation, SPC, and root-cause/corrective action problem solving.

     

    We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.