National Technical Manager

ALS • Cincinnati, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The National Technical Services Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of technical development projects throughout the ALS Laboratory Group - Environmental Division in USA laboratory network, with the objective of developing and promoting nationally harmonized “best practice” methods and technologies where possible.

Requirements

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment of competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Open to rapid change and growth
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Very strong in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to think analytically
• Strong work ethic
• Bachelors Degree or Masters degree in Science preferred
• Minimum 5 years working with a Quality System
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in a management position
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required
• Ability to stand for a full shift
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities
• You may be exposed to unpleasant odors
• Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to designated staff in areas of technical development, technical innovation and Quality.
• Provides Technical guidance to the LIMS development project team by: Providing technical specifications and; Collaborating with the IT project manager to provide technical specification priorities.
• Providing input to the LIMS Manager on the design of LIMS functionalities that will improve the operation and efficiency of laboratory processes, and that will best meet our clients’ needs in terms of product deliverables.
• Oversees the development and determination of best practices for specific test methods.
• Coordinates the development of new tests in existing areas of expertise.
• Monitors existing methods and continuously works to make improvements that will result in improved performance and efficiency.
• Ensures a transfer of existing test capabilities to all laboratories within USA, may assist with international transfer of existing test capabilities.
• Coordinates and manages individual high profile or priority development projects.
• Provides direction on technical development projects to Senior Scientists, Technical Specialists, or other staff that have been assigned by Laboratory Managers to work on priority technical development projects.
• Acts as a technical resource to staff, Account Managers, and clients across the country.
• Works together with the National Quality Manager to make decisions regarding approaches to systems and protocols that pertain to analytical method development, documentation, validation, acceptance, performance measurement, and other related topics.
• Provides input and oversight to the Robotics group with respect to the selection and evaluation of new projects.
• Oversees systems for tracking and prioritizing known technical issues.
• Ensures that all technical development projects are documented consistently, and in a format where they can be easily accessed across the network, now and in the future.
• May be required to perform other duties or take on additional responsibilities as required by Senior Management.
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
• We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
• ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
• Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior