Sr. Manager, Chemistry

Location: Hazelwood

Description

Position Summary

The Senior Manager-Sensor Chemistry is a senior technical leader responsible for serving as the subject matter expert in colorimetric sensor technology while leading hands-on development of new chemical sensor formulations, including sol-gel and polymer systems, and guiding cross-functional collaboration with microbiologists, engineers, data science, and functional collaboration teams. The role oversees product development activities for new R&D through verification, validation, and manufacturing support, manages a team of scientists and engineers, improves chemistry-related manufacturing processes, defines technical specifications, and ensures regulatory submissions are met.

It requires 6+ years of industry experience (preferably in FDA-regulated environments), strong expertise in chemical formulation and analytical chemistry, proven leadership and excellent communication and organizational capabilities.

Primary Duties

Individual technical leader as the subject matter expert on colorimetric sensor technology that will provide support of current and new products.

Provide hands-on technical support to team with advanced chemistry skills.

Lead and manage technical development related to colorimetric sensor technology: hands-on role in new sensor formulation projects and sol-gel and polymer formulation optimization.

Lead technical development and optimization of sensor chemistry.

Lead and manage technical aspects of R&D requirements, as well as technical process development, optimization, revision, and execution.

Drive improvement of sensor chemistry processes and methods in collaboration with cross-functional groups. Help design new chemistry tests to ensure critical quality attributes are monitored.

Ensure technical requirements are met for new product development and process improvement.

Lead and manage technical investigations and root cause analysis of colorimetric sensor chemistry-related issues.

Lead and manage technical documentation and reporting of sensor chemistry development, optimization, and qualification within the company by designating roles and responsibilities, participating in action planning, and ensuring timely completion.

Lead and manage technical documentation required in various chemistry R&D projects.

Lead and manage technical documentation required in various chemistry R&D projects, set requirements for new products, run verification on those requirements, participate in validation as required.

Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, scientific procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor degree required

• 6 years of industry experience in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and sol-gel formulations and demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others

Specific Field, Function, or Specialization

• Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Advanced degree preferred in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Acting with Honor and Being Open
• Communicating Effectively
• Conflict Management
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Functionally Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bio Merieux promotes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared goals.
• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
• Strong project planning skills and the ability to achieve project goals
• Manage large data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Advanced: demonstrates deep knowledge; manages complex tasks and integrates multiple tools independently.

Summary of Additional Role Details

• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  Direct supervision of approximately 1-5 employees; no indirect supervision.
• Working Conditions:
  Includes physical requirements such as prolonged stationary positioning, stair and ladder use, PPE wear, and material handling up to 50 pounds.
  
  Travel required:
  
  up to 50% during Q2 and Q3 of 2026.

The estimated salary range for this role is between $108,000 and $153,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bio Merieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living.

Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer. In addition, bio Merieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
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