Lab & Quality Transformation Leader - Koch Methanol

St James Methanol is seeking a Lab & Quality Transformation Leader to join their team. The Lab & Quality Transformation Leader will spearhead initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing laboratory operations. This role involves the implementation of new technologies, processes, and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of laboratory environments, and a proven track record of driving change and continuous improvement.

Our Team

At Koch Methanol, we strive to be the partner of choice to our customers, employees, our customers & our community. We are looking for individuals who are contribution motivated, driven by the ability to add value to existing systems & processes. We want employees with a creative, entrepreneurial spirit to challenge the status-quo & drive transformational change.

What You Will Do

• Support day-to-day laboratory activities and coordination with 3rd party lab
• Identify optimization opportunities to better leverage current operations and lab capabilities
• Responsible for development and ownership of the site quality standard and alignment with the broader Koch organization
• Integrate with the Terminal Operations organization and own product quality management
• Work with the Operations team to develop capability and consistency related to process sampling
• Identify opportunities and execute projects for continuous monitoring to reduce the need for routine sampling
• Work directly with site analyzer techs with issues resolution on specialized analyzer packages and systems

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements3+ years of experience in a chemical plant laboratory settingBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in lab management and working directly with operations staff
• Experience with Mass Spec, Gas Chromatograph, Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
• Certification in lab management or safety (e.g., CLM, OSHA)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Methanol produces and supplies the methanol that has become an essential part of our daily lives - and is a key ingredient in products like clothing, cosmetics, paints, plywood and adhesives - in addition to fueling ships, buses, trucks, fuel cells and cooking stoves. Our goal is to be the preferred supplier of methanol to our customers who depend on us for our reliability and quality of service.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.