Laboratory Manager in Chemical Process Development /all genders / Part-Full

at  Merck Group

Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
Your role:
To enhance our laboratory and leadership team, we are excited to invite applications for the position of Laboratory Manager in Chemical Process Development for Display and Specialty Chemicals. In the Electronics sector, we are at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge materials for a wide range of exciting applications. Join us in tackling diverse challenges in a high-tech and creative environment that fosters growth and exploration. As Laboratory Manager in process development, you will play a pivotal role in bringing new products to life, producing substances in the gram to multi-kilogram range. You will be instrumental in shaping process engineering methodologies, scaling them up to pilot levels, and facilitating a seamless transition to production facilities. You will lead a talented team of skilled chemical laboratory technicians, and utilize detailed data analysis to optimize synthesis routes and manufacturing processes. Your work on a diverse array of organic compounds will prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and economic efficiency. As a leader, you will inspire your team, streamline and structure workflows, and engage in dynamic collaboration with key stakeholders across research departments, supply chain, quality units, and production facilities.

Your qualifications:

• You have a degree in Chemistry and Doctorate in the area of organic synthesis (broad knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and organometallic catalysis)
• Ideally, you have previous professional experience in chemical industry as well as initial experience in personnel management and working in project teams
• You are experienced in working in an international context, e.g. as part of a postdoctoral stay
• Team work, independence and assertiveness are among your strengths
• Your working style is pragmatic and solution-oriented
• You are a strong communicator with cooperation skills and a passion for innovation
• You are business fluent in English and German

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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