Analytical Laboratory Manager - Valentine Enterprises, Inc.

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) has been in business since 1972. We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary. 

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

It is the policy of Valentine Enterprises, Inc.,  not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a drug free workplace and a nicotine/tobacco free campus.

Summary/Objective:  The Analytical Laboratory Manager is responsible for providing direction in the overall operation and administration of the Analytical Laboratory.  The Analytical Laboratory Manager will adhere to laboratory policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality, and safety.

Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee personnel and training of the analytical staff with the aim of improving overall procedural operation, developing applicable methodology and monitoring of the analytical lab output in an economic manner. 
• Coordinate sample submission (LWR), manage workflow by prioritizing multiple projects, set performance goals, and deadline management. 
• Consult with QC, QA, R&D, and Sales in developing and refining new methodologies needed for in-house analytical testing to expand the Analytical Laboratory testing capabilities and produce cost savings.
• Evaluate, specify and install needed in-house laboratory equipment to complement existing testing and as necessary to meet 21CFR guidelines.
• Work with vendors regarding analytical testing and analytical instrumentation issues.
• Represent and support the Analytical Laboratory in all customer, agency or certification audits.
• Provide technical consulting services to QC, R&D, QA, Op’s, and Sales as needed.
• Review, train and follow methodology and instructions to perform analytical testing.  Document analytical laboratory projects in lab notebook.  Peer review of Chemist’s lab notebook (also Lab Technician’s as necessary). 
• Conduct additional testing investigations/trending for Out of Specification (OOS) results and report results to Quality Department.
• Author reports, methods and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) necessary to maintain efficient laboratory operations and regulatory compliance (GLP, GMP, CFR, DSHEA).
• Evaluate chemical and physical properties of organic and inorganic material and finished products and compare results to predetermined specifications.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot various analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UHPLC, ICP-OES, Dumas Protein Analyzer, Potentiometric Titrators, etc.
• Comply with all safety and SOP procedures

Non-Essential Functions

• Research and purchase Analytical and QC laboratory consumables.
• Keep abreast of new equipment, technology, testing methods and reagents used in the industry. 

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in an office and lab environment. This role routinely uses lab equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, calculators, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Essential Functions Cognitive (Reasoning):  Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, in books, manuals, and mathematical or visual form. Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Essential Functions Mathematics:  Perform ordinary arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard, practical applications.

Essential Functions Communication (Speech & Composition):  Expression of a level to communicate verbally with clients/customers and others in English to obtain and provide basic information. Able to communicate by telephone. Capable of explaining routine policies and of properly referring more complex cases.  Comprehension and expression of a level to draft lengthy technical documents in English such as project or research reports, and other advanced informational materials requiring grammatical correctness and clarity of expression. Requires ability to compose narrative text and technical data that may vary according to the intended audience. May involve a large volume of such composition.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Employee will occasionally lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds and sit for extended periods of time. Employee will frequently walk, use well developed coordination simultaneously and use peripheral vision and depth perception. Employee will continuously lift up to fifteen (15) pounds, use fingers for grasping, and use both hands, stand, read with attention to detail, seeing activities near and far and be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors, and use routine hearing ability.

Environmental Factors:  The environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Employee will occasionally work with sharp instruments, around dust, and work closely with others. Employee will frequently work around combustibles. Employee will continuously work in an inside environment, work with solvents, acidic/caustic agents, powders, and allergens (such as but not limited to milk, soy, wheat/gluten, egg, peanut, tree nuts), as well as other laboratory chemicals.

Travel:  Minimal travel required - ability to travel infrequently when necessary (seminars, expos, training, conferences, etc.)

• Minimum of BS in Chemistry or closely related scientific field required
• 3+ years of experience with HPLC and various analytical instrumentation
• 3+ years of supervisory experience with direct reports in a lab setting
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Experience in a GLP environment working with chemicals, food, or drugs preferred
• Emphasis on experience in analytical procedures including, but not limited to, NIR, HPLC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Dumas protein analysis, potentiometric titrations, and various wet chemistry techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals and laboratory testing results.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, define problems, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance. 

Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) is very excited that you may have the opportunity to join us. We wanted to take a few moments to share some information about this great organization. If you are looking for a growing company that still has that family feel to it, then we are the company for you. Come grow with us!

Please take a moment to review the information below and get excited about the team you may be joining!

What Does VEI do?  That’s a great question! We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers.

About VEI:    Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, VEI has been in business since 1972. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

VEI employs over 300 employees at their Lawrenceville, GA location.

Commitment to Talent:  VEI is a fast growing company. To maintain their growth strategy, VEI is committed to hiring the best talent the market can offer. VEI’s goal is to introduce new talent to their company and culture, grow that talent into highly productive employees and hire the best talent into the VEI family.  

VEI is looking for employees that have a positive attitude, strong desire to do what is right, and a commitment to productivity and quality.

Got Benefits? – VEI Does!  Eligibility & Details as of 2024:  Active employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the VEI’s Benefits Program. You may also enroll your eligible dependents for coverage under the same plans you choose for yourself.

Generally, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment:

• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• 2 Dental plans to choose from
• 2 Vision plans to choose from

Additional Benefits:

• 401K *21 or older
• Profit Sharing – Eligible after 6 months
• Disability Gap Insurance paid for by the company
• Short term disability insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Long term disability insurance provided by the company
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by the company for the employee
• Additional Life Insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Accident, Critical & Cancer available to the employee to purchase
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• Clothing Allowance

Mission Statement:   Family, Integrity and Innovation

Cause Statement:  Making Quality Products for a healthier world.

If qualified, please submit your resume including salary history and salary requirements.  

No relocation package is available for this position.

This is not a remote or hybrid position

Due to overwhelming response we can only respond to candidates we wish to pursue.