Lead, Specialty Testing

POLARIS Laboratories•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall performance in their respective cell. This includes running specific laboratory equipment and testing samples daily that requires a specialized knowledge of processes. Responsibilities also include minor lab equipment maintenance and repair, supervision of lab employees in their assigned cell, movement of employees to facilitate proper workflow, managing cell tray flow, promoting a lean environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Wear personal protective equipment as required
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Self-starter/Ability to work independently
Ability to act in a leadership role in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Computer literate
Basic mathematics skills
Lift or move up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Detail oriented
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to petroleum products, fumes, odors, mists and dusts
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous laboratory experience or ability to effectively run a minimum of four routine tests.
Demonstrated ability to manage staff or 1-year supervisory experience
Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE.
It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
To ensure safety throughout the facility, all employees are required to maintain up to date HAZMAT, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene Chloride, and General Laboratory Safety training as defined within the POLARIS Quality System.

Nice To Haves

HAZMAT Training
OSHA Training
RCRA training
Methylene Chloride training
Contingency Plan training
General lab safety training
POLARIS Quality System Training

Responsibilities

Help facilitate a “team environment”, implement and maintain 5S practices in cell
Assists with the implementation of Lean Production goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the laboratory
Assist in the review of process improvements suggestion made by lab staff
Assigns and approves cell overtime as needed
Assists supervisor in writing and delivering scorecards
Assists supervisor in tracking each employee’s production
Approves EOS 5S Checklist at each station in Cell
Assists in approval of QC Sheets at EOS
Manages team’s production goals
Train new and existing lab personnel
Assist technicians in Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing laboratory equipment.
Direct and plan lab employee workflow
Direct and manage tray flow
Monitor and facilitate daily production
Perform daily routine lab analysis
Assist technicians in troubleshooting and basic maintenance on laboratory equipment
Update daily production visual boards in cell
Direct and manage tray flow
Other duties as assigned by management