Lab Supervisor

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Cook up and schedule lab assignments for lab technicians and supervisors
• Oversee all analytical testing work
• Receive, compile, and verify data resulting from lab testing
• Document and maintain accurate records for all customer samples
• Analyze and compile quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/or testing equipment
• Provide training to laboratory analysts
• Act as liaison between laboratory technicians and Lab. Manager as well as between laboratory technicians and Operations
• Prepare corrective and preventative action reports for all matters relating to QA/QC and keep all records for review
• Follow up on non-conformances, investigate preventative action, and implement appropriate corrective actions

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of management experience in Petroleum Industry or an Associate’s Degree and/or 5+ years of experience in the Petroleum Industry
• Strong managerial experience and interpersonal skills
• Technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations
• Ability to communicate with employees and outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues
• Thorough understanding of safety and training issues

Safety Sensitive Position

• Requires pre-employment, random, and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing)

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a laboratory with occasional trips to collect or deliver samples
• The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test, Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry boxes weighing up to 45lbs
• Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs)