Lab Manager

Position Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor lab analysts and technicians, manage schedules and workflow, and provide hands-on support when needed.
• Perform and oversee analytical testing, troubleshoot methods and equipment, review results, and communicate findings through technical reports.
• Maintain SOPs, QA/QC protocols, training materials, and laboratory practices aligned with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage the LIMS, analytical data integrity, equipment maintenance, and supplies to keep the laboratory operating reliably.
• Support method validation and method detection limit studies, and improve analytical processes with plant and R&D teams.
• Work day or night shifts when required to support operations.
• The laboratory uses techniques and equipment including ICP, XRF, atomic absorption spectroscopy, carbon and sulfur analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, particle size analysis, pH measurement, and filtration.

Qualifications:

• An MSc or PhD in analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field is preferred. A relevant bachelor’s degree or technical diploma combined with substantial industrial laboratory experience will also be considered.
• At least five years in a lead, supervisory, or managerial role, with direct responsibility for laboratory staff.
• Significant hands-on analytical chemistry experience in an industrial or commercial laboratory, including relevant instrument operation and technical troubleshooting.
• Experience managing a LIMS, with a solid working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, and analytical data quality.
• Ability to interpret complex results, prepare clear technical reports, and work with plant and R&D teams.
• Ten or more years of analytical chemistry experience, particularly with metals and complex aqueous samples such as rare earth elements, transition metals, and impurities, is a strong asset.
• Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials
• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions
• The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
• As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [email protected]. Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.
• To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.