Laboratory Supervisor

Experimental Station, 200 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM

For over 70 years, Delrin® has been the trusted choice for engineers who demand high-performance materials. Our acetal homopolymer empowers innovative product design with superior mechanical properties, unmatched machinability and design flexibility. We provide materials, knowledge and collaboration to achieve breakthroughs that build a better future.

Job Description:

The Lab Supervisor is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for and deliver results in the Technology and Innovation group at Delrin(R) in our Wilmington DE laboratory. This hands-on role is for a motivated, self-starter with experience in an industrial research and development group eager to contribute to a dynamic growth-oriented team supporting product development, plant support and customer programs while maintaining operational safety and data quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day workflow and operational readiness of laboratory equipment spread across chemical, analytical and physical testing labs.
• Supervise laboratory technicians and support their development.
• Act as the primary liaison for building and site services to support laboratory operations.
• Maintain high quality standards for data collection and equipment operation.
• Organize and maintain equipment operating standards and safety protocols.
• Contribute directly to execution of test work requests, act as subject matter expert for physical testing.
• Support new program initiatives by contributing to development of novel test methods.

Ideal Profile:

• Educational Background:
  Masters Degree in Engineering or Science or Bachelors with industrial experience
• 7+ years experience in industrial research and development in a chemical, mechanical, or engineering organization; preferably with thermoplastic material characterization.
• Strong background in physical testing of plastics, measurement analysis, statistical methods. Prefer experience with Six Sigma methodology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills such as MS Office applications, familiarity with instrumentation software and demonstrated ability in maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience leading a team and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group to drive business objectives.
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to contribute novel solutions to address testing needs.
• Strong record of maintaining laboratory records and conforming to high standards in safety, quality and effective delivery of results.
• Based in Wilmington, Delaware

We offer:

• A challenging position in an entrepreneurial, independent company with large growth goals.
• An opportunity to be part of the team developing a new business model to lead the company into the future, with a strong emphasis on growing the brand.

Our culture is grounded on the foundations of Stewardship, People, Growth, and Excellence, guiding us as we engineer a better future, together.

• Stewardship - We embrace stewardship, upholding the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and our communities.
• People - We empower our people, fostering a culture of respect, empowerment and continuous development.
• Growth - We focus on growth, embracing innovation and adaptability to expand possibilities for our customers and our business.
• Excellence - We drive excellence, achieving superior results through agile execution and advanced solutions.

Delrin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Delrin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion . We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our continued success .

Experimental Station, 200 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America