Chemist/ Lab Manager ES

Shamrock Environmental•Browns Summit, NC

37d

About The Position

Manages laboratory resources to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and expeditious processing of technical information and analysis in support of site objectives. Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and regulatory compliance

Requirements

Thorough understanding of quality management standards, including ISO and NELAC.
Familiarity with complex environmental waste regulations and industry-specific compliance requirements.
Strong grasp of management principles and best practices, including:
Analytical techniques
Evaluation methods
Research strategies
Knowledge of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene.
Experience with hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High level of attention to detail and technical aptitude.
Ability:
Work effectively under pressure
Exercise independent judgment
Select appropriate courses of action
Manage resources and control expenditures
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Manages, maintains, and ensures compliance with all applicable Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols. This includes corporate, accreditation, and method requirements.
Manages and ensures that the operations of the laboratory are accomplished within budget and to company, regulatory and industry standards
Manages laboratory safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
Manages programs efficiently to process routine waste acceptance information in compliance with WAP (Waste Analysis Plan) and good safety practices.
Manages laboratory efforts related to waste pre-acceptance reviews, treatability studies, and related activities in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Manage laboratory to ensure procedures and practices are compliant with company policy and all local, state, and federal laws.
Provides technical support to management and subordinates.
Makes and implements recommendations for improvement in workflow.
Forecast and control department resources.
Maintains accreditation to certification bodies, when applicable.
Maintains compliance with the corporate laboratory policies, training requirements, and audit program.
Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level of work.