Quality Control Lab Manager

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About Us

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

About You

We’re seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Quality Control Lab Manager Formulations. In this role, you will lead the Formulations QC Laboratory in delivering customer-focused analytical testing by managing laboratory operations in compliance with ISO requirements, ensuring robust analytical support for scale-up validation and production batch release, driving continuous improvement in methods and workflows, monitoring performance metrics, and delivering consistent service delivery through effective team coordination, cross-functional and cross-site alignment, and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Elevate test method consistency and efficiency by evaluating performance metrics, standardizing protocols, and driving ongoing improvements in testing accuracy and throughput.

Manage daily lab operations and batch release by planning test schedules, allocating resources, and coordinating technician coverage to ensure on-time, accurate results and uninterrupted customer service.

Cultivate a high-performing, service-oriented team by setting performance targets, coaching team members, conducting reviews, and promoting shared responsibility and outstanding service awareness in lab tasks and report-outs.

Oversee equipment readiness and maintenance by executing calibration and qualification programs, tracking performance data, and ensuring analytical systems are audit ready.

Drive data visibility and KPI reporting by defining lab metrics, tracking turnaround times and error rates, and presenting results to stakeholders with actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Strengthen documentation quality and traceability by auditing lab records monthly, refining procedures for standalone clarity and usability, and updating process maps to standardize practices across all formulations.

Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA initiatives by analyzing deviations, guiding corrective actions, and validating solutions to prevent recurrence and uphold regulatory compliance.

Champion customer advocacy and process enhancement by representing client needs internally, identifying service improvements, and driving initiatives that elevate lab responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

Institutionalize cross-functional coverage and efficiency by managing cross-training — tracked via skills matrix and accountability logs — to ensure every technician is competent in critical tasks, thus reducing downtime and balancing workloads.

Requirements

You should have

BA/BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field – or equivalency. An advanced degree is preferred

Experience with analytical instrumentation and calibration including FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, viscometers, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, rheometers, tensile test machines, ovens, and environmental chambers.

Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to manage inventory transactions, testing records, and compliance documentation. Minitab for SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis of test data and validation studies. MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for report writing, data analysis, and documentation.

Robust knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including audit participation, nonconformance investigation, and CAPA implementation

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Solid understanding of data integrity principles, traceability requirements, and regulatory documentation practices applicable to laboratory operations

5+ years in QC or analytical lab roles,

2 years of supervisory experience leading technical teams in a Quality Control laboratory setting, with responsibility for performance management, training, and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

Customer-service driven, improvement-minded, detail-oriented, and proactive

Cross-functional collaboration with Production, R&D, Engineering and Product Management.

Oversight of material stability programs and NPI testing/reporting

Salary Range: $94,000-$135,000

Benefits

Dymax offers its employees

• Attractive salaries, with bonus program eligibility
• Personal growth opportunities

Excellent benefits packages that include

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - effective date of hire

Retirement Plan (401K)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Resources

Dymax takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Dymax salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of Dymax’s total compensation packages for employees.

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Established in 1980 as Dymax, the past forty years have been dedicated to innovation, growth, and diversification. Presently, Bachmann Chemical & Engineering stands as the backbone of its dynamic family of brands: Dymax, Bomar, Electronic Coating Technologies, and ALEO, collectively serving niche markets.

As a privately held company operating under the stewardship of the second generation, our roots run deep. With a global team that surpasses 500 talented team members, we have established our presence in key locations across the globe, including the United States, Canada, Germany, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Singapore.

Our journey began when visionaries Andy and Clai Bachmann pioneered the development of light-curable adhesives, starting in their home in northwestern Connecticut. Over the years, Dymax has secured over 30 patents for revolutionary rapid light-curable materials and a complementary portfolio of precision dispensing and curing equipment. In 1990, Bomar was acquired to support global formulators with innovative oligomer product development. In 2018, the acquisition of Electronic Coating Technologies (ECT) added in-house application services to help customers protect electronics with comprehensive manufacturing, supply, and design solutions. Building on this legacy of innovation, ALEO was introduced in 2023, offering groundbreaking, integrated LED engineering equipment solutions.