Lab Supervisor - General Chemistry
SGS North America Inc.

Job Info

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Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Supervisor, Laboratory EHS is responsible for the day to day operations of their respective department. They work with Team Leads to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. They are responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.

Job Functions

• Coordinate workflow through the department to ensure turnaround times are met
• Work with Team Leads to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure production targets are met
• Use LIMS to ensure that samples are processed appropriately and update the samples' status in LIMS as required
• Apply technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples processed
• Help implement best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintain data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Demonstrate good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manage people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required
• Ensure staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
• Work with the Laboratory Manager to oversee hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
• Assist with the training of new analysts to become productive members of the team
• Ensure the lab's operating supplies inventory is appropriate for current workloads
• Appropriately follow safety requirements for the work that is done and ensure that your team members are also following these requirements
• Immediately address safety problems as they arise in the lab (i.e. hood use, safety glasses, methylene chloride handling) to minimize exposure and maximize safe practices
• Actively promote a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
• Keep supervisory and management teams informed of any potential problems
• Provide information to supervisory and managerial staff as appropriate on instrumentation, production, and staff issues
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a Chemistry discipline and 4+ years of years' relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or equivalent education and experience (Required)
• 1+ years of supervisory experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: English
• Knowledge of environmental testing protocols, regulations, and certifications related to the department
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are a requirement of this position
• Must have a solid understanding of process and workflow
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• The ability to meet commitments made to yourself and others, keeping the promises you make, and acknowledging and accepting the choices you have made, the actions you have taken, and the results they have led to
• Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates an utmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles
• The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others
• Excellent time management skills which include the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arrange the resources necessary to accomplish them

Computer Skills

• Computer Skills: The ability to use common software (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, LIMS) is required
• Experience with LIMS preferred

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