SGS · 2 weeks ago
Laboratory Supervisor - Metals
East Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expSGS is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Metals team, managing sample throughput and ensuring data quality while promoting a safe working culture within the laboratory.
OutsourcingSkill AssessmentTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Coordinates workflow through the department to ensure turnaround times are met
Works with Senior Analysts and Senior Technicians to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensures production targets are met
Uses LIMS to ensure that samples are processed appropriately and updates the samples’ status in LIMS as required
Applies technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples processed
Helps implement best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintain data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required
Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
Works with the Laboratory Manager to oversee hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
Assists with the training of new analysts to become productive members of the team
Ensures the lab’s operating supplies inventory is appropriate for current workloads
Appropriately follows safety requirements for the work that is done and ensure that your team members are also following these requirements
Immediately addresses 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 promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
Keeps supervisory and management teams informed of any potential problems
Provides information to supervisory and managerial staff as appropriate on instrumentation, production, and staff issues
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a Chemistry discipline and 4+ years of years' relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or equivalent education and experience
ICP/ICPMS experience
Advanced English language skills
Knowledge of environmental testing protocols, regulations, and certifications related to the department
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
Demonstrates an utmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills; 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)
Preferred
3+ years of mass spectrometry
1+ years of supervisory experience
Experience with LIMS
Benefits
Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
Paid vacation
Four (4) floating holidays annually
Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
Sick time accrual
Company
SGS
SGS is the inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
David Schramm
Operations Manager
Janet Vergis
Board Director
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