Supervisor, Chemistry Lab

Job Title: Supervisor, Chemistry Lab

Location: Greenwood, SC – Onsite

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that is the kind of work we want to be part of.

Based in Greenwood, SC, this role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team in a fast-paced Chemistry lab environment, contributing to high-impact projects in life sciences.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Supervise nine direct reports and oversee daily operations in the Chemistry lab.
• Perform testing of raw materials and finished products using various procedures.
• Ensure all testing complies with FDA 21 CFR-Part 111 and 117 guidelines.
• Operate, maintain, and train others on analytical instruments including GC/FID, HPLC, ICP-MS, UV/VIS, and FT-IR.
• Conduct method verifications/validations and develop working instructions.
• Lead and support project teams focused on improving quality systems.
• Participate in customer audits and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel <10 %

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry required (Master’s or PHD preferred)
• Proven experience in laboratory supervision and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of FDA guidelines for Dietary Supplements and Food.
• Proficiency in operating analytical instruments and troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively.
• Experience in method validation and quality system improvements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.