SGS Group Lansing , MI 48907
Posted 3 weeks ago
Company Description
We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Our East Syracuse, NY laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to lead their GCMS team! The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operations of their respective department. The Laboratory Supervisor works with Team Leads to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.
Job Functions
Coordinates workflow through the department to ensure turnaround times are met
Works with Team Leads to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensures production targets are met
Uses LIMS to ensure that samples are processed appropriately and updates the samples' status in LIMS as required
Applies technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples processed
Helps implement best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintain data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required.
Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
Works with the Laboratory Manager to oversee hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
Assists with the training of new analysts to become productive members of the team
Ensures the lab's operating supplies inventory is appropriate for current workloads
Appropriately follows safety requirements for the work that is done and ensure that your team members are also following these requirements
Immediately addresses safety problems as they arise in the lab (i.e. hood use, safety glasses, methylene chloride handling) to minimize exposure and maximize safe practices
Actively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
Keeps supervisory and management teams informed of any potential problems
Provides information to supervisory and managerial staff as appropriate on instrumentation, production, and staff issues
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 (dependent on experience). This is not an overtime eligible position.
In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:
Participation in the Company's benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company's 401K Retirement Plan
Paid vacation
Four (4) floating holidays annually
Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
Sick time accrual
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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