Off Shift Inorganics Team Lead

ALS Global • Holland, MI

13d

About The Position

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. ALS is one of the world’s largest and most diversified testing and technical services providers, with sites strategically located in more than 350 locations, in 55 countries, and on six continents providing accurate and timely services to clients in the life sciences, food, pharmaceutical and minerals market sectors, with employees located in multiple sites across the USA. Our corporate headquarters is in Brisbane, Australia however we have a Global Operations (Corporate) center in Houston, Texas. ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. Primary Objective: The Team Lead will be responsible for efficient operation of the section: work completed on time and with a high degree of accuracy; minimum wastage of consumables; efficient and timely ordering of consumables; staff morale; staff fully trained and competent for their duties. The Team Lead has the following duties: Overseeing staff within the section. Maintaining an acceptable turnaround of tasks or results within the section, including meeting holding times. Ensuring all duties within the section are conducted in accordance with the Quality Procedures Manual. Keeping up to date with changes in methodology within the section. Prioritising the work received for the section. Training and developing of section staff. Ensuring accuracy of results and that QC is carried out. Monitoring instrument performance and identify deviations from specification and notifying Laboratory management if the instrument is not operating to specifications, including when instrument QC fall outside control limits. Maintaining documentation of samples, standards, reports and instrument/method logs. Perform analytical tests as required and producing results. Investigating and rectifying anomalies reported for QC and test samples. Perform housekeeping duties as required. Control consumable stock required for the tasks performed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ensuring the quality of the lab is maintained at the level that meets or exceeds the QC targets set out in the QC manual.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ensuring instrument repairs, maintenance and calibration schedules are carried out (e.g. ovens, balances etc.)
• Assessing results of QA/QC audits and implement improvements as required.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to initiate corrective action without prompting and assist co-workers whenever necessary in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively perform duties under pressures arising from large sample volumes and short turn-around times.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use (or learn to use) Laboratory Information Management System.
• Follow all company operating procedures, standards, policies, and training to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site.
• Play an active role in the ALS safety program by correcting or reporting unsafe acts and conditions that are observed during day to day operations to create a zero-injury work environment.
• Participate in and support HSE initiatives, as required by ALS leadership.
• Understand and use HSE precautions (such as but not limited to fume hoods and PPE) while working with chemicals and samples of unknown hazard.
• Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values: Safety as a Priority Honesty and Integrity Exceeding Client Expectations Belief in Our Ability Hard Work and Continuous Improvement Doing it Better Celebrating Success People Development
• Ensure Quality Systems are adhered to in performance, review, and reporting of laboratory duties and communicate all quality issues.
• Support Quality Department and Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Employees commit to improving the ALS experience through effective communication.
• Associates Degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 0–3 years of analytical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing staff within the section.
• Maintaining an acceptable turnaround of tasks or results within the section, including meeting holding times.
• Ensuring all duties within the section are conducted in accordance with the Quality Procedures Manual.
• Keeping up to date with changes in methodology within the section.
• Prioritising the work received for the section.
• Training and developing of section staff.
• Ensuring accuracy of results and that QC is carried out.
• Monitoring instrument performance and identify deviations from specification and notifying Laboratory management if the instrument is not operating to specifications, including when instrument QC fall outside control limits.
• Maintaining documentation of samples, standards, reports and instrument/method logs.
• Perform analytical tests as required and producing results.
• Investigating and rectifying anomalies reported for QC and test samples.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Control consumable stock required for the tasks performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) and Roth contributions with a company match after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off, Vacation
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Other: Ancillary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree