Lab Lead - Production

About the job

Responsibilities

We are hiring a Quality Lead to become an integral part of our team in Washington, MO. Quality Leads perform material testing per customer specifications and provide final oversight for finished testing. They also manage work orders, maintain lab cleanliness, conduct inventory of supplies and are responsible for indirectly overseeing 3-4 technicians regarding training and day-to-day responsibilities.

Prior experience working with material testing and environmental protocols are required. This role thrives on being detail-oriented, highly organized, and showing a strong commitment to accuracy and safety.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 40 Hour work week with OT as required

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot laboratory issues - instrument, sample, personnel absences
• Assign work as needed
• Order entry to LIMS
• Order release from LIMS and SAP
• Review sample receipt from production
• Coordinate/communicate issues with/to production
• Employee will be expected to handle waste material properly and ensure proper container, labeling, storage and shipping procedures are followed per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Alcoa Titanium Engineering Product (ATEP) procedures
• Employee may be required to respond to chemical, oil or acid spills appropriately using onsite spill response and training provided in accordance with RCRA and Howmet procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of math equations and use of various measuring instruments
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required
• Ability to problem solve, work with others and have a high level of professional communication
• Required to read and interpret production orders and safety, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals
• Required to use inspection tools and to operate all equipment necessary to perform the proper testing
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to multi-task is an inherent part of the job
• A high attention to detail required to successfully operate within the position
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 120474
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 2026-11-13
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1701 West Main Street, Washington, MO, 63090, US
• Export-Controlled Data: No
• Currency Code: US Dollar
• Minimum Pay: 26.83