GC Manager

Camin Cargo Control•Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The GC Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall management, technical operation, and performance of the gas chromatography laboratory. The role oversees laboratory personnel, petroleum product testing, GC instrumentation, quality control, safety, and compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. The manager ensures analytical testing is accurate, efficient, safe, and consistent with applicable ASTM, API, ISO, regulatory, and customer requirements. The position manages daily laboratory operations supporting petroleum testing and inspection activities, oversees GC instruments and analytical methods, supervises and develops laboratory staff, and supports quality, compliance, and safety practices. It also coordinates laboratory work with inspection, operations, and certification teams and supports accurate, timely product certification and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in petroleum, hydrocarbon, or fuels testing.
Strong hands-on experience with gas chromatography and petroleum analytical testing.
Knowledge of chromatographic principles, sample preparation, calibration, and analytical troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and data integrity.
Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory supervisory or management experience.
Experience with GC-FID, GC-MS, headspace GC, GC-ECD, automated sampling systems, or chromatography data systems.
Experience with method development and validation, instrument calibration and maintenance, OOS/OOT investigations, or quality management systems.
Experience with ISO, EPA, ASTM, GLP, GMP, or other applicable standards.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the GC laboratory supporting petroleum testing and inspection activities.
Plan and prioritize sample testing according to customer requirements, vessel and terminal schedules, and turnaround times.
Ensure petroleum and petroleum-product samples are tested accurately and reported on schedule.
Establish and maintain efficient laboratory workflows and procedures.
Monitor laboratory productivity, turnaround time, quality, and operating costs.
Coordinate laboratory activities with inspection, operations, and certification teams.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of GC instruments.
Ensure GC systems are maintained, calibrated, and fit for analytical use.
Review chromatograms, analytical data, calculations, and test results for accuracy and completeness.
Provide technical guidance for petroleum and hydrocarbon analysis.
Support the development, validation, verification, and optimization of GC methods.
Troubleshoot analytical issues and instrument performance problems.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and service with equipment manufacturers and qualified service providers.
Maintain instrument maintenance, calibration, and performance records.
Supervise, train, and develop laboratory analysts and technicians.
Assign daily testing responsibilities and establish priorities.
Ensure personnel are trained and qualified for the analytical methods they perform.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide technical coaching.
Maintain training and competency records.
Promote teamwork and effective communication between laboratory and field inspection personnel.
Ensure laboratory testing supports accurate product certification and inspection activities.
Review laboratory results before release when required by the quality system.
Ensure test reports and certificates are accurate, complete, traceable, and issued within required timelines.
Investigate questionable, abnormal, out-of-specification, or inconsistent results.
Maintain analytical data integrity and document-control practices.
Participate in internal and external audits and customer assessments.
Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
Promote safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and laboratory materials.
Conduct or support laboratory safety training.
Identify and address potential laboratory hazards.