Technical Manager - Metal Nanoparticles

Regular

A technical/scientific manager is a leadership role that combines scientific expertise with management skills to oversee research, development, and technical operations. In fields such as metal nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and application
, these professionals guide teams through complex projects, ensure scientific and process integrity, and align technical work with organizational and manufacturing goals—especially as technologies scale from lab to pilot and full production.

• Technical Leadership (Metal Nanoparticles):
  Provide expert guidance on metal nanoparticle design, synthesis routes (e.g., wet chemistry, gas‑phase, electrochemical), surface functionalization, and characterization methods (TEM, SEM, DLS, XRD, ICP, spectroscopy). Ensure that experimental methodologies, process conditions, and analytical protocols meet quality, performance, and safety standards.
• Scaling & Production Management:
  Lead scale‑up from bench‑scale experiments to pilot lines and full manufacturing, translating lab processes into robust, reproducible, and economically viable production workflows. Define and optimize process parameters (throughput, yield, purity, particle size distribution, stability) and oversee technology transfer to manufacturing sites or contract producers.
• Process & Operations Oversight:
  Plan, coordinate, and direct daily operations in nanoparticle production or related materials labs. Review progress against technical milestones and production KPIs, resolve bottlenecks, and prepare technical and operational reports for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Resource Management:
  Allocate and optimize use of specialized equipment (reactors, dispersion systems, filtration/drying units, cleanroom or controlled environments, metrology tools), facilities, and personnel to achieve R&D and production objectives. Manage maintenance and calibration schedules to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
• Team Management:
  Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate scientists, engineers, technicians, and production operators working on nanoparticle synthesis, processing, and quality control. Develop competency in nanosafety, process discipline, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with engineering, product, quality, EH&S, supply chain, and business teams to integrate nanoparticle technologies into products (e.g., coatings, catalysts, sensors, energy devices). Align technical roadmaps with market requirements, cost targets, and regulatory constraints.
• Compliance, Safety & Standards (Nano‑specific):
  Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and quality standards relevant to nanomaterials (e.g., occupational exposure, waste handling, environmental impact, REACH/OSHA/ISO where applicable). Implement and continuously improve nanosafety protocols, handling procedures, and documentation to mitigate risks associated with metal nanoparticle dusts, dispersions, and byproducts.

• Masters Degree or PhD in Material Science, Chemistry, Nanomaterials or related discipline (or equivalent).
• 5 to 7 year of demonstrated experience in product development and product life cycle management in chemical and/or nanomaterial production.
• Experience with leading technical teams through the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with drawings and BOMs;
  Engineering Change Management (ECM);
  Quality systems for non‑conforming parts and corrective action.
• Experience in an Agile and Waterfall development environment.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills to government PMs, Government and Organizational senior leaders.
• Experience project planning in terms of schedule,…