PFAS Supervisor

ALS•Middletown, KY

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. The PFAS Supervisor 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. • 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. • Prioritizing 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

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or related field, is required.
3+ years of analytical laboratory experience in PFAS is required.
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 implementing 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.

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.
Prioritizing 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.