Operations Manager, Chemistry*

Operations Manager, Chemistry* Salt Lake City Regular (US Only) MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us! YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE We are looking for a Operations Manager, Chemistry* in 1945 Fremont Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 USA. Your mission will be to: The Operations Manager - Chemistry provides strategic and operational leadership for food chemistry testing laboratories. This role ensures the accurate, efficient, and compliant execution of analytical testing services that may include (but are not limited to) nutritional analysis, contaminants, residues, allergens, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other chemical assays relevant to food safety and quality. The Operations Manager is responsible for aligning chemistry laboratory operations with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This position drives technical excellence, operational efficiency, method standardization, and continuous improvement while ensuring scientific integrity and data accuracy across all chemistry disciplines. Essential Functions and Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership and Business Alignment - Develop and execute operational strategies specific to food chemistry testing services. - Align chemistry laboratory capabilities with evolving regulatory requirements and client demands. - Partner with commercial and technical teams to expand service offerings and support business growth. - Lead cross-site harmonization of chemistry methods, instrumentation platforms, and quality practices. Operational Oversight - Oversee daily operations of chemistry departments, ensuring efficient workflow from sample receipt through data reporting. - Monitor turnaround times, backlog, instrument utilization, and staffing capacity. - Ensure proper scheduling, maintenance, calibration, and performance verification of analytical instruments. - Support financial performance through cost control, productivity optimization, and capital planning for instrumentation. Technical and Quality Leadership - Serve as the senior technical authority for chemistry testing, ensuring scientific validity and data integrity. - Oversee method validation, verification, and implementation of new analytical technologies. - Review and approve corrective actions related to out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), and non-conforming results. - Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain ISO 17025 accreditation and audit readiness. - Maintain authority to suspend analytical testing if quality systems or data integrity are compromised. Continuous Improvement and Innovation - Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and workflow optimization initiatives within chemistry operations. - Identify automation opportunities in sample preparation, extraction, and data processing. - Implement best practices for analytical efficiency, solvent reduction, and sustainability initiatives. - Utilize KPI dashboards and analytical data trends to improve laboratory performance. Resource and Performance Management - Oversee workforce planning for ch emists, analysts, and technical... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities