Laboratory Team Lead

Primary Responsibilities:

Sample preparation and analysis following official methods and company/laboratory SOPs. Area Leader guides the work flow for the department  

Specifically These Responsibilities Are To:

• Develop review submit and file reports on client sample tests correlation tests calibration validation proposal and other projects.  Authorized to review and sign datasheets and client reports.
• Routine operation maintenance calibration qualification and trouble-shooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Perform and validate test methods laboratory SOPs and other department level operating safety and quality documents.
• Investigation of response to and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints.
• Limited internal and external technical support to marketing sales customer services and clients regarding test report and other technical information.
• Input technical information in LIMS and other electronic and physical data systems and ensure all information is up to date and maintained.
• Coordinate with other laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving logging pretreatment preparation testing and other tasks.
• Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Comply with local and corporate QHSE requirements.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by company and supervisors.
• Assign tasks and projects to department based on incoming projects
• Manage day to day work flow of the department ensuring on time delivery of reports to clients
• Enter orders into Sharepoint for supplies needed to perform testing (PO or p-card)

Qualifications :

Profile of the position (Requirements & Qualifications): 

• Familiarity with Quality Management System and ISO 17025
• Familiarity with ASTM ANSI NFPA government industry and other regulations standards and methodologies.

Education:

• AA degree (technical) with at least 2 years test lab experience or at least 4 years of technical experience.  

Skills/Competencies:

Must be able to meet the following performance requirements:

• Attend work regularly and predictably.
• Participate as a team member and be able to work with multiple cultures            Work independently and with limited supervision and as part of a team.  
• Familiarity with Company and Laboratory Quality and Operations systems.
• Familiarity with LIMS and other laboratory data management means.
• Effective understanding written and verbal skills.
• Takes initiative to learn and grow.  Able to learn and apply new technologies and instruments.

Functional Competencies / Qualifications:

• Computer and math skills: Windows-based computer programs including MS Word Excel and Access

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time