Laboratory Supervisor

Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team. The Laboratory Supervisor will oversee all laboratory operations and employees ensure compliance with company policies and procedures support implementation of a robust and effective Quality Assurance program and the review of continuous improvement activities in support of site safety. 

Laboratory Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee all activities and employees of the location
• Project management of all received samples and projects as needed
• Analyze analytic testing on potable and non-potable water samples
• Perform monthly environmental testing (water surfaces air) and annual calibrations
• Receive and log potable water and non-potable water samples from clients
• Submit all compliance drinking water to State Heath Authority and EPA as needed
• Answer and respond to all client correspondence via phone and email
• Schedule all equipment calibration and maintain diligent records
• Schedule all sample collections performed by the location
• Consult water systems and utilities on testing and sampling procedures
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory
• Maintain all SOPs and training documents
• Maintain all NELAP certification requirements including but not limited to: proficiency testing internal audits logbook audits on-site audits by accreditation body and audit responses
• Act as onsite Quality Assurance Leader:
  • Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
  • Lead interventions in laboratories with inadequate Quality Systems or management
  • Review the laboratory monthly reports to stay current with laboratory issues and achievements
  • Review audit responses for the laboratory as needed
  • Compile Quality System metrics to monitor the status and performance of the laboratory
  • Monitor laboratory certification activities to ensure no major losses of certifications
  • Investigate issues raised by clients QA sales and other departments to find root cause implement corrective action and document proper response
  • Perform internal investigations of suspected data integrity related and/or ethics violation issues
  • Identify and/or develop model Quality System tools policies and procedures and make these available for adoption within the laboratory
  • Develop and participate in the Quality Management Training for new and prospective quality management staff
  • Participate in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) oversight and standardization
  • Assist with internal Quality Systems Audits as needed
• Act as onsite Health and Safety Leader:
  • Ensure maintenance of training records for all employees
  • Assist in identification of systematic problems within laboratories
  • Recommend resolutions for ongoing or recurring nonconformance
  • Maintain historical indices of all technical records including SOPs QC records laboratory data etc.
  • Monitor laboratory for unsafe conditions or acts to keep lab in compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan EH&S Procedures and company policies.
  • Ensure the proper personal protective equipment is available and personnel are properly trained in its use.
  • Investigate accidents incidents and near misses and identifies and eliminates root cause.
  • Conduct monthly facility inspections for compliance with health safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
  • Conduct safety equipment checks to ensure proper working order and sufficient inventory.
  • Coordinates emergency response team to provide prompt medical attention and stabilize emergency situation. After emergency is over assists in determining appropriate clean up procedures.
  • Review and maintains safety data sheets for laboratory materials.
  • Coordinate the management and disposal of laboratory wastes.
  • Review and approves safety practices in standard operating procedures.
  • Prepare and maintains laboratory Integrated Contingency Plan.
  • Monitor air quality in facility including monitoring fume hoods for proper operation and ventilation.
  • Monitor and maintains chemical inventory. Approves new chemical purchases.

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in microbiology biology chemistry environmental sciences physical sciences or engineering. Coursework must include at least sixteen (16) college semester credit hours in general microbiology and biology and at least twenty-four (24) college semester credit hours in chemistry.
• Have at least two (2) years of experience in the environmental analysis of representative analytes for which the laboratory seeks or maintains accreditation. Masters degree or doctoral degree in microbiology biology chemistry will reduce requirement of experience by one year as substitution.
• Have at least one (1-2) years of experience in the environmental analysis of inorganic and organic analytes for which the laboratory seeks or maintains accreditation. Masters degree or doctoral degree in microbiology biology chemistry will reduce requirement of experience by one year as substitution.
• Minimum 2-5 years of previous laboratory experience or supporting laboratory operations.
• 2 years of previous leadership experience in a laboratory setting.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is required including the ability to read write and speak in English.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and knowledge:

• Strong leadership initiative and team building skills
• Knowledge of environmental laboratory accreditation industrial hygiene and regulatory requirements
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles
• Statistics and the fundamental application in an environmental laboratory
• Root cause analysis and corrective action principles
• Strong analytical logical and negotiating skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong computer scientific and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies

Additional Information :

Position Hours: Monday- Friday with Overtime as needed. 

Starting Range for Position is $65000- $75000 based on experience. 

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes the actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience and skill set base salary of internal peers business sector and geographic location.

• We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

  We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

  Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025 through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

  Find out more in our career page: a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins please explore our website .

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time