Supervisor, Wet Chemistry Laboratory

The Supervisor Chemistry Laboratory LSS oversees operation and daily activities of the laboratory Analysts and Technicians. Responsible for scheduling of the samples testing and projects reports writing and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment. Serves as a technical resource and leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data.

    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.
    Manages multiple projects as assigned.
    Maintains Laboratory Notebook.
    Assists in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
    Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
    Performs other duties as assigned.
    Makes day-to-day decisions within group
    Has some authority for personnel actions (scheduling work hours training and coaching)

Qualifications :

    Bachelors 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
    Masters degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines
    3-5 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience in FDA regulated labs including GMP/GLP/GDP operations
    International business exposure with consumer products a plus
    2 years supervisory experience
 

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 and Indigenous status 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time