SGS · 11 hours ago
Laboratory Manager
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $88K/yr
5+ years expSGS is the global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring quality and safety while managing sample throughput and staff effectively.
OutsourcingSkill AssessmentTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Profitably manage the day-to-day operation of the respective laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput
Ensure effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices
Work with client services to resolve technical and service issues
Work with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure that turnaround times are met
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
Oversee hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
Responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory
Ensure the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current workloads
Monitoring the quality of data and ensure that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time
Perform regular in department visits throughout the laboratory
Work in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning, and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology
Actively promote a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
Maintains a sound understanding of management techniques and the commitment to deliver performance that meets the expectations of SGS
Balances production and cost control demands with needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other
Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non-routine activities
Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract
Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a science-related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive laboratory management experience
Analytical Chemistry: Subject matter expert in inorganic/organic environmental chemistry
Mathematical Skills: Some knowledge and understanding of financial statements and operating budgets required
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
Dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Organization
Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision
Ability to design optimal solutions for problems and work with others in solving large complex problems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization
Excellent time management skills which include the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arrange the resources necessary to accomplish them
Knowledgeable about a wide range of environmental testing protocols, regulations, and certifications
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-04-12IPO
Leadership Team
David Schramm
Operations Manager
Janet Vergis
Board Director
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