Group Director-Analytical Chemistry Job Listing at Kelly Services in Lafayette, IN (Job ID US3600285_BH9932255)

Description

Kelly Science has an immediate opening for a Group Director – Analytical Chemistry for our growing client in Lafayette, IN Full-time
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Are you ready to take your scientific expertise and leadership skills to the next level? We are seeking a Group Director – Analytical Chemistry to lead a team of world-class scientists in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. If you're passionate about solid-state chemistry, thrive in solving complex problems, and are driven to push the boundaries of what's possible in analytical science, we want to hear from you.

Your Role: A Scientific and Strategic Leader

As Group Director of Analytical Chemistry, you'll oversee a team of scientists specializing in solid-state analytical techniques. You'll guide complex analytical projects, lead a high-performance team, and contribute directly to patent prosecution, litigation support, and product development.

This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to shape the future of advanced analytical chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor a team of analytical chemists conducting solid-state characterization, method development/validation, and routine testing.

• Drive Innovation: Spearhead projects involving cutting-edge techniques like Raman, IR, NMR, XRPD, thermal analysis, particle size analysis, and more.

• Strategic Resource Management: Balance workload, staffing, and lab capacity to meet project timelines and quality standards.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and data integrity protocols.

• Client-Facing Expertise: Communicate complex scientific data to internal and external stakeholders through compelling reports, white papers, and presentations.

• Technical Excellence: Solve challenging analytical problems, provide expert interpretation of data, and develop strategic testing solutions.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement new technologies, process improvements, and efficiencies across the analytical chemistry department.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in Analytical, Organic, or Physical Chemistry preferred; MS or BS with 10+ years of relevant experience also considered.

• At least 5 years of technical experience in a contract research or service laboratory, with 3+ years in a leadership/supervisory role.

• Technical Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of solid-state analytical chemistry and instrumentation (spectroscopy, XRPD, chromatography, thermal analysis, etc.).

• Strong understanding of lab information systems, automation, and data processing.

• Leadership & Communication:

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate high-performing technical teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction and report generation.

• Mindset:

• Self-motivated, strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Driven to deliver high-quality results with efficiency and precision.

    Why Join Us?

  Work on fascinating, high-impact projects
  Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in solid-state science
  Be part of a team that supports innovation, curiosity, and scientific integrity
  Lead a lab that's shaping the future of analytical chemistry

  Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help us continue our legacy of scientific excellence.

  
  
  
   

   

  
   

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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