Manager, Chemical R&D and Lab Operations

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Regular Full-Time Professional Lititz, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

Passionate About Chemical Innovation? Lead the Next Generation of Product Development With Us! We have an immediate opportunity for a Manager of Chemical R&D and Lab Operations in Lititz, PA!

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!
• Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo:
  Think boldly and creatively!
• Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.
• Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.
• Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  • Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
  • Company General Bonus Program
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
  • Company Paid
  • Legal Assistance Plan Options
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

Overview of the Role:

The Manager, Chemical R&D and Lab Operations is responsible for leading complex chemical product design and development while managing the day-to-day operations of the corporate laboratory and overseeing product testing efforts. This position integrates advanced chemical engineering and formulation expertise with hands‑on leadership of lab operations, ensuring that all design, testing, and validation activities meet the company’s standards for quality, safety, and performance.

This role involves directing chemical design and prototyping, developing and executing test protocols, sourcing advanced materials and components, and ensuring the seamless transition of products from design to production. The Manager will work closely with cross‑functional teams—including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial— to develop and execute product testing strategies, provide support for new product development and ensure that new products meet technical specifications, consumer needs, and market expectations.

The Manager, Chemical R&D and Lab Operations will play a critical role in aligning chemical design and testing strategies with Woodstream’s business objectives, ensuring the delivery of innovative, consumer-qualified products that support the company’s long‑term growth. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Chemical Design Leadership: Lead the design, formulation, and development of chemical products for complex projects, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Lab Operations & Team Leadership: Manage daily laboratory operations, including workflow, equipment, and resource allocation. Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to lab technicians to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant testing processes.
• Product Testing & Strategy Development: Direct and execute product testing activities, including evaluations and competitive analysis, while working closely with engineering and product development teams to align testing strategies…