Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business.  We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.  

Are you looking to work in a fast-paced Lab environment working closely with the Product Development Team to handle exciting projects? We have an immediate opportunity for a Lab Manager in Lititz, PA

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:

• Bonus Program

• 401k with Company Match

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment

• Parental Leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance

• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options

• ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.

• Opportunity to advance within the company.

  Overview of the Role:

  This management level position is responsible for overseeing the corporate Biological/Mechanical Laboratory and its staff with responsibility for the facility and resident test systems. This position is responsible for ensuring a highly effective environment which meets the varied testing needs (vertebrate & invertebrate, mechanical, electrical, durability) of the broad Woodstream product portfolio while maintaining a high level of safety and cleanliness. This position is also responsible for directing and prioritizing the workflow through the lab as well as assisting Lititz Quality and production support. In addition to managerial duties, this position is also responsible for executing typical lab work activities such as research studies, technology development, new and competitive product evaluations, statistical analysis, authoring high quality technical reports, assisting engineering with establishing product specifications, and developing test protocols.

  Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and punctuality required

• Oversee Chemical/Biological lab facility and manage workflow

• Manage animal lab safety program.

• Provide leadership and development to junior technicians and scientists

• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and calibration

• Responsible for ensuring timely and appropriate QC and Lititz production support

• Ensure proper chemical and sample storage and disposal

• Ensure ethical and approved housing, rearing, and testing practices are followed.

• Assist engineering and project teams in formulating and creating new products

• Actively seek out and evaluate innovative new products/ideas/technologies

• Form network of researcher, suppliers, and inventors

• Coordinate relevant 3rd party testing

• Develop and document test protocols/SOPs

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Successful Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor degree or greater in Biology, Entomology, or STEM related field with minimally 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to Pest Management products & testing

• Strong written & verbal communication skills

• Positive attitude; ability to work positively with others

  Woodstream Fun Facts!

• We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.

• We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.

• Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.

• 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

  Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .

   

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