Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager – Polymer MaterialsGreater Atlanta Area | On-SiteA rapidly growing polymer building materials manufacturer is launching a new high-capacity manufacturing facility in the Greater Atlanta area and building its laboratory operations from the ground up.This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to establish Quality Control capabilities at plant startup and scale into a fully integrated analytical and physical testing laboratory. You will be the first laboratory hire at the site.What You’ll OwnLead greenfield laboratory build-out (layout, equipment install, commissioning, validation)Establish ASTM-aligned testing methods, SOPs, data integrity, and SPC systemsOversee polymer characterization: FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology, tensile, impact, melt flowSupport recycled polyolefin composite development and production startupHire and develop laboratory technicians (2 in Year 1; 3–4 long term)Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and QualityWhat We’re Looking ForBS+ in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field (Advanced degree preferred)5+ years laboratory experience in polymers, thermoplastics, composites, or building materials2+ years leadership experience in a laboratory environmentStrong thermoplastics background required; polyolefin experience preferredHands-on experience with analytical and mechanical testing of plasticsExperience building or scaling lab operations strongly preferredComfortable in a fast-paced, startup-like manufacturing environmentNo visa sponsorship availableCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $100,000 – $140,000Bonus eligibleRelocation assistance available (case-by-case reimbursement)Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidaysOn-site role in the Greater Atlanta area