Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all solid‐state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment. 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 in process and final product battery cells, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This will include scheduling staff, ordering supplies, maintaining health and safety protocols, and training lab assistants. To be successful as a laboratory supervisor, 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.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and lead a team of quality technicians, chemists, and scientists.
• Train laboratory personnel on lab procedures / work instructions and best practices.
• Utilize proven employee management solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Schedule staff, order supplies, maintain the health and safety protocols.
• Manage and maintain the laboratory's quality management system (QMS), including documentation control and record keeping.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and specialized software that affect quality results.
• Manage the disposal of samples/ materials.
• Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and test methods.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and addressing issues and risks.
• Monitor and evaluate quality metrics and performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct audits and inspections to assess practices, procedures, and documentation to assure quality operations.
• 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.
• Collaborate with other teams to support new product development and validation.
• Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and sampling techniques.
• Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of measuring techniques.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations and improvements.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to maintain a constructive working relationship with all staff, vendors, and co-workers.
• Familiar with analytical equipment including BET, TGA, DSC, XRD, FTIR, Karl Fisher, and particle size analysis.
• Effective data trending, document control, and technical bench skills.
• Structured problem solving and analytical skills including strong technical skills in statistical tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE) or sampling size calculation.
• Mechanical aptitude (i.e., intuitive understanding of mechanical processes).
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001, IATF 16949), expertise in automotive standards desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps is desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Education:
• High School/GED and a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience required. Or,
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible lab experience.
• Experience in Li ion batteries is highly desirable.
• Quality experience preferred.

Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.

Salary Range: $84,000 - $115,000/annually

Application Deadline: 08/01/2024

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO, cell phone reimbursement, and participation in the Company bonus/equity plan.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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