Quality Lab Manager at Solid Power, Inc.

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solid Power is seeking a<strong> </strong>Laboratory Manager to lead a team that supports analytical testing of materials for our solid-state electrolyte and battery cell pilot and pre-pilot lines.&nbsp; The preferred candidate will have skills to oversee all aspects of quality assurance and control within the laboratory, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, maintain high-quality testing protocols for raw materials, in-process, and final product materials while driving improvements in workflow, automation and method development. This will include scheduling staff, ordering supplies, maintaining health and safety protocols, and training lab assistants. To be successful as a laboratory manager, you must be able to multitask and plan. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, an understanding of quality management systems, and the ability to manage a team effectively.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Duties:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supervise and lead a team of technicians, chemists and scientists.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Train laboratory personnel on lab procedures / work instructions and best practices.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Utilize proven employee management solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Increase laboratory uptime and efficiency through proper scheduling and automation efforts.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Schedule staff, order supplies, maintain health and safety protocols.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage and maintain the laboratory's quality management system (QMS), including documentation control and record keeping.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure proper calibration, performance verifications, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and specialized software that affect quality results.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage the disposal of samples/materials.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and test methods.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and addressing issues and risks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor and evaluate quality metrics and performance indicators to lead improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct audits and inspections to assess practices, procedures, and documentation to assure quality operations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with other departments to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions. Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with other teams to support new product development and validation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and sampling techniques.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of measuring techniques.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations and improvements.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications/Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 7 years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 4 years in a supervisory or management role.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with inorganic materials, ceramics or battery materials strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience in quality assurance or quality management systems including ISO9001, ISO 17025</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiar with analytical equipment including BET, EIS, TGA, DSC, XRD, FTIR, Karl Fisher, ICP-OES, GC and particle size analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Effective data trending, document control, and technical bench skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Structured problem solving and analytical skills including strong technical skills in statistical tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE) or sampling size calculation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mechanical aptitude (i.e., intuitive understanding of mechanical processes).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps is desirable.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to spend prolonged periods standing or walking in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working in dry room environments for extended periods.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to perform light lifting and material handling as needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, face mask, full-face respirator or PAPR</span>.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $110,00-$145,000/year</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits: </strong>Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&amp;D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;" data-contrast="none">Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;" data-contrast="none"><span data-teams="true">This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. 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