The GEL Group, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Laboratory Support Group Leader
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGEL Laboratories, LLC, an affiliate of The GEL Group, Inc., is looking for a Laboratory Support Group Leader to join our team of professionals in our Charleston, SC office. This position is responsible for supervisory oversight on sampling receiving and storage, sample couriers, sample kit preparation, and shipping, while ensuring excellent customer service and efficient operations within the laboratory.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Overseeing the receipt of samples from clients and the inspection of samples for proper containers, temperature, preservatives, and overall compliance with requirements
Demonstrating strong troubleshooting abilities, clearly conveying issues and practical solutions, particularly in situations where client sample information is incomplete or unclear
Acting as liaison between the support group and the laboratory group leaders, project management, waste management, and marketing groups
Allocating sample receiving, bottle preparation, courier, and sample management staff as appropriate to address peak workloads and vacation periods
Coordinating with the safety group regarding all potentially hazardous samples before releasing them to the receiving team and laboratory for safe handling. Training others in a particular area of expertise
Communicating with external customers (i.e., clients or auditors)
Performing complex troubleshooting processes to improve operating efficiency
Managing special projects
Developing and following standard operating procedures
Completing sample receipt forms based on method requirements and documenting any deviations
Demonstrating and supporting GEL core values
Conducting tasks that support other operations in the laboratory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science, preferably in Chemistry or Biology, or related educational background, with a minimum of ten years of related experience
Demonstrates analytical skills, along with advanced math and computer skills
Exhibits organizational skills, and attention to detail
Willing to work a schedule that does include weekends, as necessary
Mobility to work in a primarily warehouse environment (hot in summer/cold in winter)
Precise hand/eye coordination and finger/hand manipulation
Work may involve exposure to laboratory chemicals and regulated hazardous or radioactive materials, with all activities performed under established safety, training, and regulatory controls
Use of office and laboratory equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
401k plan with employer matching
Paid Time Off and holidays
Company
The GEL Group, Inc.
Since 1981, The GEL Group Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase