Quality Supervisor, Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery

Tesla, Inc • $80K — $110K *

Robstown, TX 78380In-Person

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

5 - 7 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in a QC lab environment with analytical equipment
3+ years of supervisory experience in an analytical lab environment
Expertise in physical and chemical analytics, method development/validation, and quality controls
Experience with ICP, IC, and other analytical instruments
Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills and command of English

Responsibilities

Facilitate good laboratory practices, including sample management and safety protocols
Perform analytical testing and method development with various instruments
Support a multidisciplinary team with routine quality testing and urgent projects
Manage daily test requests and ensure timely, accurate results
Supervise laboratory technicians and ensure adherence to testing procedures
Utilize lab information management systems to track testing and maintain security

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building and fertility benefits
Company-paid HSA contributions
401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase plans
Paid time off including sick, vacation, and holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Employee discounts and perks

Full Job Description

Tesla's in-house Lithium Refinery is located in the greater Corpus Christi area of Texas. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to aggressively increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide available in North America.
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Quality Lab Supervisor to provide operational support to the QC laboratory at Tesla's new lithium refinery in Corpus Christi, TX. This role supports laboratory operations including organization of daily work, training, facilities management, and providing technical guidance for quality testing in a multidiscipline lab team.

Responsibilities

Facilitate good laboratory practices for incoming quality and production in a chemical plant environment including Lab sample management, training, and process development; Lab facilities and environmental monitoring and control; Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment; and enforcing lab safety practices
Perform analytical testing and method development activities including ICP, IC, Particle Size Analysers, Automatic Titrators, etc.
Support a team of materials scientists, engineers, chemists, and technicians performing routine quality testing as well as extremely high priority/rapid response projects
Manage daily test requests and sample workflow to ensure consistently high level of timely accurate measurement, evaluation, and analytical services
Supervise the day to day work of laboratory technicians and ensure their testing is performed following established procedures through training and technical assistanc and monitor and report ongoing lab work status to lab management while driving lab operational improvements
Utilize laboratory information management systems to track sample testing, train employees, and maintain security and confidentiality and ensure all team members working in and/or visiting the lab adhere to safety rules and good laboratory practices

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in a QC lab environment running analytical equipment and 3+ years of supervisory experience in an analytical lab environment
Demonstrated expertise in physical and chemical analytics, method development/validation, and quality controls and experience executing on quality control systems
Previous operation and interpretation experience with any of these equipment: ICP, IC,
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in highly dynamic production environment
Detailed-oriented, able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong command of the english language
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

About Tesla, Inc

Tesla Motors specializes in developing a full range of electric vehicles. Tesla Motors was started by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and strives to create a revolution and accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), which are transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster.

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Learn more about Tesla, Inc

Size

70,757 employees

Market Cap

$350.6 billion

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

Net Income

$690 million

Founded

2003

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