The Laboratory Manager - Assistant will assist the Manager and coordinate laboratory functions for the branch. This role provides guidance, leadership, and training to laboratory staff on routine matters.
Acts as the liaison between Laboratory Coordinator and general laboratory staff with respective Branch Manager, Operations Department, and Laboratory Director.
Works closely with Operations Department to obtain day-to-day analytical testing requirements based upon nominations received from clients in order to provide accurate, reliable results on a timely basis.
Works directly with customers for laboratory submitted samples if required.
Ensures that laboratory staff and visitors follow all documented safety requirements as defined by the company safety program.
Uses judgment and discretion in directing, coordinating, and scheduling the work activities of laboratory staff consistent with accepted operating practices and procedures, including periods during non-working hours, weekends, and holidays.
Receives, compiles, and verifies the data resulting from laboratory analyses and ensures accurate and complete preparation of applicable reports as per standard procedures.
Works with laboratory staff to analyze and compile round robin and quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/or testing equipment.
Ensures the laboratory has the equipment and supplies necessary to meet customer demands and established quality program.
Ensures that laboratory staff is qualified to perform necessary testing and meets the training refresher training requirements of the quality system.
Ensures Test Method Assessments (TMA’s) are conducted as per the required procedure and schedule.
Identifies the root causes of quality system problems in respective areas of responsibility and uses good judgment to independently troubleshoot, initiate, recommend, and/or implement timely solutions to the problems.
Requires a B.S. (preferable Chemistry degree) with a minimum of five years general laboratory experience or three years’ experience in a petroleum laboratory.