Testing Laboratories Manager

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powders—the essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing.

Join a highly motivated team in Towanda, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

The Testing Laboratories Manager manages and oversees analytical testing programs at GTP, ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of all testing activities. The role ensures that test methods and validation activities comply with internal procedures, applicable regulations and guidelines, industry best practices, and EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements.  The role involves management of technical staff.

Responsibilities Would Include:

• Provide strategic planning and oversight for analytical testing resources, including personnel, instrumentation, methods, and capacity forecasting.
• Serve as the technical authority for laboratory testing equipment, analytical procedures, and data interpretation to support manufacturing, quality, and engineering decisions.
• Ensure compliance of all testing activities with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and associated audits.
• Support GTP Production and Support Departments by providing analytical expertise and troubleshooting support, including raw material sampling, characterization, and root-cause investigations.
• Act as a mentor and leader to analytical laboratory staff by identifying training needs, supporting competency development, and fostering a strong technical culture.
• Collaborate with Plansee Group analytical laboratories to align on equipment standards, analytical methods, best practices, and personnel competency requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masters or doctoral degree in chemistry or closely related field. At least 5 years’ experience working in a laboratory.
• Expertise in the field of chemical analytical methods and materials testing (e.g., XRF, XRD, SEM, OES, AAS, and GDMS). Knowledge of chemical hazards and handling. Experience implementing laboratory safety and quality assurance/quality control protocols.
• Experience in writing and updating standard operating procedures for methods and equipment.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. MS Office, SAP and SPC knowledge.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. Ability to work in a team environment.Handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and be able to adapt to change.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In order to conform with U.S. government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Plansee Group USA