Supervisor, Chemistry Laboratory

SGS•Lincolnshire, IL

11h•$70,000 - $93,000

About The Position

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential. Manages a team of the laboratory Analysts and Technicians. Has limited responsibility of direct reports (in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager interviews and selects final candidates, plans and schedules daily work assignments, completes performance evaluations, performance management and disciplinary actions documents for employees). Responsible for the on-time and quality of work produced by the Chemistry Laboratory. Ensures the laboratory delivers results as scheduled and as agreed with the client. Responsible for compliance with ISO-17025 testing laboratory accreditations, ISO-17020 inspection agency accreditations, ISO Guide 65 Product Certification Service accreditations, and ISO-9001, and may contribute to ISO-14001, ANSI Z10-2005 or OHSAS 18001 compliance as applicable. Serves as a technical expert for the team in study designs, analytical techniques and analysis of data. Trains Analysts on techniques and methods of analysis. Writes and reviews protocols and reports, develops, reviews, submits and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects. Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents as needed. Investigates, responds to and follow-up on client inquiries and complaints. Provides technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting or technical inquiries. Inputs and maintains technical information to support the laboratory functions/operations. Completes laboratory tasks and assignments within tight deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences discipline
3+ years working in an Analytical chemistry setting with experience following strict safety standards with hands-on experience on GC-MS, UPLC-MS and/or ICP-MS instruments
2+ year of protocol and report writing experience.
1-3 years supervisory/Team Lead experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines
3-5 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience in FDA regulated labs including GMP/GLP/GDP operations

Responsibilities

Manages a team of the laboratory Analysts and Technicians.
Has limited responsibility of direct reports (in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager interviews and selects final candidates, plans and schedules daily work assignments, completes performance evaluations, performance management and disciplinary actions documents for employees).
Responsible for the on-time and quality of work produced by the Chemistry Laboratory.
Ensures the laboratory delivers results as scheduled and as agreed with the client.
Responsible for compliance with ISO-17025 testing laboratory accreditations, ISO-17020 inspection agency accreditations, ISO Guide 65 Product Certification Service accreditations, and ISO-9001, and may contribute to ISO-14001, ANSI Z10-2005 or OHSAS 18001 compliance as applicable.
Serves as a technical expert for the team in study designs, analytical techniques and analysis of data.
Trains Analysts on techniques and methods of analysis.
Writes and reviews protocols and reports, develops, reviews, submits and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects.
Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents as needed.
Investigates, responds to and follow-up on client inquiries and complaints.
Provides technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting or technical inquiries.
Inputs and maintains technical information to support the laboratory functions/operations.
Completes laboratory tasks and assignments within tight deadlines.