Environmental Laboratory Supervisor - Organics
SGS North America Inc.

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

We are looking for applicants in the Austin, TX area who are open to relocating to ANCHORAGE, AK for this opportunity!

Our Anchorage, AK laboratory is looking for an environmental Laboratory Supervisor to join their Organics team! The Organics Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operations of their respective department. The Organics Laboratory Supervisor works with Team Leads to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. The Organics Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.

Job Functions

• Coordinates workflow through the department to ensure turnaround times are met
• Works with Team Leads to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure production targets are met
• Uses LIMS to ensure that samples are processed appropriately and update 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 of 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 ensures that 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

• 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)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Knowledge of environmental testing protocols, regulations, and certifications related to the department (Required)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Must have a solid understanding of process and workflow (Required)
• 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. (Required)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (Required)
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization (Required)
• Demonstrates an utmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles (Required)
• Actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others (Required)
• Excellent time management skills which include the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arrange the resources necessary to accomplish them (Required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Required)
• Experience with LIMS (Preferred)