Site Laboratory and Analytical Services Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Site Laboratory & Analytical Services Manager is a senior site leadership position responsible for the strategic direction, resource planning, and overall performance of laboratory and analytical services. This role ensures the laboratory function—including the quality control lab, in-process testing lab, and Analytical Lab—aligns with site and corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. The manager provides leadership and guidance to the Lab Manager, Lab Quality Engineer, Analytical Chemists, and in-process lab teams, focusing on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

We can count on you for:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute the long-term vision and strategy for laboratory and analytical services, including the in-process testing lab, in alignment with site and corporate goals.

• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for all laboratory operations, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

• Ensure laboratory and analytical capabilities evolve to meet future business, regulatory, and technological needs.

Oversight & Governance

• Provide leadership and direction to the Lab Manager, Quality Engineer, Analytical Chemists, and in-process lab teams, ensuring effective delegation of daily operational and technical responsibilities.

• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and investment in laboratory infrastructure, technology, Laboratory Information Management System, and talent, including analytical instrumentation and in-process testing capabilities.

• Ensure laboratory and in-process testing lab compliance with all relevant quality, safety, customer specifications and regulatory standards through effective governance and oversight.

• Coordinates with the Global Laboratory Lead to adopt and advance Global Quality initiatives.

• Maintain oversight of calibration, verification, and maintenance programs for analytical equipment, ensuring alignment with QMS and business priorities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary interface between laboratory services (including analytical and in-process testing) and site leadership, manufacturing, R&D, quality assurance, external stakeholders, and customers.

• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to ensure analytical and in-process testing services support compliance, customer, and business requirements.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across laboratory, analytical, and in-process testing teams and other site functions.

Talent Development & Culture

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous professional development within the laboratory, analytical, and in-process testing functions.

• Mentor and develop laboratory leadership talent, including the Lab Manager, Lab Quality Engineer, Analytical Chemists, and in-process lab leads, to build a high-performing team.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, analytical capabilities, and data integrity across all laboratory and in-process testing activities.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies, systems, and methodologies to maintain industry-leading laboratory and analytical services.

You can count on us for: 

• Excellent training & development possibilities.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required; advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in laboratory management, analytical services, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, resource management, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to drive change and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

• High-level understanding of laboratory operations, analytical chemistry, in-process testing, compliance, and analytical technologies.

• Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term capability building and continuous improvement.

• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO17025 compliant organizations preferred.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $108,000 - 135,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• While we have identified potential internal profiles for this role, we are committed to a fair and inclusive selection process. In order to comprehensively evaluate all qualified internal people, we are actively encouraging applications for this position.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.