Analytical Laboratory Manager (F/H)

Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz, ACC is set to power the future of the automotive industry by innovating in battery technology.
 
We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. We have created an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France, and we are building gigafactories in Germany and Italy, in addition to the one already built in Hauts de France.

We need a range of skilled and agile people to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you.

Our core Values are : Pioneering Spirit, Fast & Agile, Excellence, Greener & Cleaner !

Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.

Main missions:
- Manage the operation of the analytical laboratory, respect the QCDP of analysis based on the requirement demand.
- To define the Analytical Laboratory Process in term of equipment protocols, testing protocols and quantification protocols
- To define the Analytical Laboratory Process in term of data management and lab information management routine
- To define and deploy KPI to check the efficiency of the analytical lab
- To contribute to the Incoming Inspection in term of quantification protocols and laboratory set up support (selection of equipment, training of operators)
- To contribute to the Industrialization, Production, and Innovation Process in term of provision of analytical equipment and analytical testing protocol development
- To establish external laboratory support and lead external laboratory studies.
- To lead novel equipment studies with suppliers
- To identify CAPEX, OPEX and lab personnel needs to guarantee a timely delivery of the testing report with a good level of maturity
- To contribute to the hiring process of additional subcontractor or ACC employees to complete the laboratory team
- To manage the team according to HR compliance (e.g. F2F)
- To manage maintenance and calibration compliant to quality rules

Knowledge / Know how:
- Expert analytical skills (scientific background)
- Expert on common battery materials and components
- Advanced management skills (incl. laboratory organisation)
- Expert for analytical protocols and analytical equipment
- Basic knowledge for Quality Control Procedures

Experience:
8 - 10 years

Qualifications:
PhD or Master, Chemistry or Material Science

Key behaviours:
Reliable, Binding, Accurate

Extra skills which make the difference:
Communication and advanceed management skills

Why join us?
Our Advantages and Perks: new premises, parking spaces reserved for carpoolers, possibility of recharging your electric car on reserved spaces in our parking lot.

Other perks and advantages include : Company restaurant, meal and also vegetables/fruits baskets delivery service. Janitorial services, telecommuting, complementary retirement plan (subject to a salary threshold), additionnal & seniority leaves, well-being workshops, osteopathy sessions.

You will also benefit from access to our Sports & Culture association, conferences, and also sports, holidays and culture subsidy.

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Our process usually involves 3 interviews: 2 technical and one HR.