Lab Manager

Position Purpose: 

Manages the activities of the laboratory function and its personnel at United Water Services plants in various locations. Manages the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner and provides qualitative and quantitative data for use in decision-making at the treatment plant.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Manage the day to day functions of the department and personnel.
• Oversee the software programs that are used in the lab (currently LIMS).
• Organizes coordinates directs and controls all department functions programs and costs.
• Plans coordinates determines and reviews schedules assignments and work of department personnel.
• Determines and implements methods to improve analytical procedures.
• Ensures that all analytical procedures and results comply with QA/QC guidelines.
• Ensures that all employees follow safety procedures.
• Maintains analytical records and files to satisfy legal and historical requirements and is responsible for preparing reports and technical materials required by State and Federal Agencies.
• Evaluates and interprets analytical results and established test priorities.
• Provides technical specifications for all laboratory contracts.
• Reviews outside laboratories for quality assurance/quality control.
• Performs specialized chemical biological and bacteriological tests.
• Maintains and adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Track new local state and federal regulations that would apply to the Indianapolis area projects.
• Provide employee development input.
• Prepares reports on special projects.
• Write standard operating procedures.
• Train staff on SOPs and safety practices.
• Provides process control support to the operations department.
• Provide monthly status reports.
• Prepare required reports for the department.
• On-call as needed for plant issues.
• Attend meetings as required and needed.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry biology engineering or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in the field of wastewater analysis or a closely related field with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be familiar with the operation and maintenance of all general laboratory equipment including specialized equipment used in a laboratory.
• Familiar with Industrial Pretreatment Program standards the Clean Water Act and wastewater treatment practices and regulations.
• Good management and interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Good computer skills.
• Proficient in Laboratory Information Management System software.
• Understand and be able to apply laboratory QA/QC procedures.
• Understand and be able to apply statistical process control.
• Must have demonstrated ability in planning organizing coordinating and directing all laboratory functions.
• Ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge accurately in the completion of all analytical procedures.  
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
• Ability to read and understand Federal and State regulations.
• Ability to speak in public.
• Ability to identify develop and present training for staff.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Quality Assurance/Control Sixth Sigma preferred.
• IDEM Municipal Wastewater Operator Class I license or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• IDEM Industrial Wastewater Operator Class A license or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time