Laboratory Supervisor - Texas City, TX

Benelux•Texas City, TX

13h

About The Position

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overall laboratory performance and execution of laboratory processes. The role supervises and coordinates personnel performing chemical and physical tests for quality control of processes and products. The manager oversees quality systems, laboratory resources, staffing, and testing operations, and works with scientists and engineers to interpret results and develop nonstandard tests. The posting identifies the location as Texas City, Texas.

Requirements

Five to ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties and interpret scientific formulas.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
ASTM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise assistant managers, coordinators, supervisors, and technicians on test procedures to ensure the quality of submitted materials.
Oversee the laboratory’s SQC, calibrations, and quality assurance.
Ensure quality assurance programs are designed, implemented, and used by laboratory personnel.
Analyze test information to assess operating efficiency and diagnose process or equipment malfunctions.
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
Direct adjustments to formulas and processes based on test results.
Direct personnel conducting research on custom products and investigating complaints about existing products.
Assist with monitoring, measuring, and assessing corporate quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement.
Recommend improvements to testing procedures, equipment use, and equipment needs.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in doing so.
Actively market for new clients.
Ensure sufficient supplies and resources are available for laboratory operations.
Manage assistant managers, coordinators, and supervisors, and provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the laboratory unit.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.