Fluidra is seeking a Lab Manager for Product Development at our Taylor Water Technologies site on Sparks, MD.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Manager of Product Development (MPD) will provide project management and oversight for designing and developing new products, techniques, and methodologies and revising or modifying existing ones. The MPD will oversee the efforts of the Product Development Scientists and coordinate product development work with product management, quality control, and production. The MPD may also design and develop new wet and dry analytical methodologies, techniques, and products for water quality monitoring.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Project management
- Oversee and coordinate work done by Product Development Scientists
- Work with Production to ensure fit between product and process
- Work with the Manager of Quality Control / Product Support to transfer new products from R&D to Production
- Supervise Xpress Flex calibrations and publish updates to test files
- Product development and testing
- Oversee new product, equipment, and method development
- Oversee the development of product improvements
- Design and develop new wet and dry analytical methodologies, techniques, and products for water quality monitoring
- Perform final testing and verification of all new products, equipment, and methods
- Documentation
- Document projects per SOP-002
- Work with the Manager of Quality Control / Product Support and the Quality department to develop and implement required documentation (Inventory Authorization forms, reagent preps, work instructions, and quality control procedures).
- Personnel Development
- Work with the PDSs to develop their technical acumen.
- Verify all work is documented in approved laboratory notebooks
- Work with the Regulatory Support Chemist to develop documentation for regulatory compliance requirements (SDSs, CoAs, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees may be preferred.
Experience
- Previous experience in project management, preferably in product development within a relevant industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science, or water quality monitoring.
- Experience overseeing and coordinating the work of a team, including Product Development Scientists or similar roles.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and testing new products, methodologies, and techniques, particularly in wet and dry analytical methods for water quality monitoring.
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Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements related to product development and testing, including SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and CoAs (Certificates of Analysis).
Skills
- Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, allocating resources effectively, and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality control, production, and regulatory support.
- Proficiency in documentation practices, including adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), laboratory notebook protocols, and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Technical proficiency in analytical methodologies, equipment, and techniques relevant to product development and testing in water quality monitoring.
- Leadership skills to mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Regulatory Knowledge
- Understanding regulatory requirements governing product development and testing, including knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Laboratory Setting: Work primarily occurs in a laboratory environment, which may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and biological samples.
- Safety Protocols: Adherence to strict safety protocols and procedures is essential to mitigate risks associated with handling hazardous materials.
- Collaborative Environment: Often work collaboratively with colleagues and teams, requiring effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Precision and Accuracy: Emphasis on maintaining a clean and organized workspace to ensure accuracy and precision in experimental procedures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with laboratory regulations and guidelines, including proper waste disposal and documentation of experimental procedures.
Continuous Learning: Environment conducive to continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with advances in laboratory techniques and safety protocols
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
- 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
- Health and wellness programs/gym reimbursement
- Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
- Generous product discounts
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources, we’re able to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy efficiency, robotics, and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
The expected salary range is $70K—85K per year. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards/benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.
