Department Manager, Laboratory

SGS•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

Summary Responsible for the supervision and management of the laboratory testing operations and staff which conduct the analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oils, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.Job FunctionsP&L responsibility for assigned Laboratory operationsProvide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysisResponsible for determining authenticity of Laboratory Certificates AnalysisReceive orders from clients on submitted samples; follow up on job progress and report status to clientsProvide recommendations to the Regional Laboratory Manager on upgrading laboratoryParticipate in local marketing effortsMaintain through understanding of sampling techniquesAssure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety ManualPerform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assignedQuality control of Laboratory solutions and standardsIdentify emerging shifts in the industry through the review of competitive analysis coupled with the ability to make sound suggestions or recommendations to maintain competitiveResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of laboratory staffResponsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars, lectures, meeting, and professional conferences.At all times comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science, with an emphasis in Chemistry or other related field. (Required)
3+ years of previous instrumentation and calibration experience in a chemistry lab setting, working with chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products (Required)
3 - 5 years in a management or supervisory role (Required)
Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products. (Required)
Excellent communication, writing, presentation and analytical skills (Required)
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously (Required)
Willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision and to effectively prioritize and schedule workload to meet requirements and deadlines. (Required)
Ability to work effectively under pressure. (Required)
Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues; quickly and efficiently completes tasks. (Required)
Ability to build and lead an effective team and foster a sense of collaboration to achieve goals. (Required)
Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions. (Required)
Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in oil and gas industry (Preferred)

Responsibilities

P&L responsibility for assigned Laboratory operations
Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis
Responsible for determining authenticity of Laboratory Certificates Analysis
Receive orders from clients on submitted samples; follow up on job progress and report status to clients
Provide recommendations to the Regional Laboratory Manager on upgrading laboratory
Participate in local marketing efforts
Maintain through understanding of sampling techniques
Assure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety Manual
Perform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Quality control of Laboratory solutions and standards
Identify emerging shifts in the industry through the review of competitive analysis coupled with the ability to make sound suggestions or recommendations to maintain competitive
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of laboratory staff
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars, lectures, meeting, and professional conferences.
At all times comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.