AIC - Lab Director
Aquatech InternationalPennsylvania, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Aquatech International, founded in 2002, is a dedicated provider of high-quality aquaculture pharmaceuticals, biologics, and scientific supplies, positioning itself as the industry’s sole "Aquaculture Department Store." The company specializes in induced spawning technologies, offering patented hormones such as OVAPRIM and OVAPLANT in partnership with Syndel International, and supports fish farms through training, seminars, and RFID tagging services. By delivering competitive pricing, consistent quality, and continuous innovation, Aquatech empowers fish breeders to enhance production and sustainability across the region. Its commitment to advancing aquaculture, reducing rural unemployment, and fostering economic growth distinguishes it as a catalyst for industry development.
Job Description
Aquatech is seeking a Lab Director to lead a world-class applied process innovation laboratory focused on critical minerals recovery and advanced water technologies. The ideal candidate has significant experience in process technologist turned leadership and will bring structure, clarity, and leadership to a multidisciplinary laboratory of technicians and engineers driving benchtop R&D, pilot-scale testing, and commercialization initiatives in water treatment and brine processing.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field
- First-hand expertise and demonstrated history in data integrity, robust analytics, and statistically defensible conclusions for scale-up decisions
- Hands-on expertise with membrane application development, hydrometallurgical process development and/or complex fluid systems
- 5+ years in laboratory leadership spanning benchtop R&D and pilot-scale operations in industrial process technology innovation
- Demonstrated success in building/scaling lab organizations, modernizing facilities, and commercializing process technologies
- Strong EHS stewardship and biosafety familiarity
- Proven budget ownership, vendor management, and capital project leadership
- Exceptional communication skills for executive stakeholders and customer-facing engagements
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- 401K plan