Laboratory Manager

Job Purpose

The Lab Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the laboratory operations including but not limited to laboratory personnel, laboratory testing, Company quality standards, and laboratory safety. Manages all Laboratory personnel operations and safety at a designated location. Laboratory Managers oversee laboratory testing and manages staff to help determine the chemical or physical characteristics of samples.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis.
• Assume responsibility for authenticity for Laboratory Certificates of Analysis.
• Receive orders from clients on submitted samples; follow up on job progress and report status to clients.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of sampling techniques.
• Perform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Manage Quality Control of laboratory solutions and standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment necessary to service customer requirements at the location.
• Ensure that the Quality Control of laboratory solutions and standards is followed by quality standards.
• Oversee and manage the laboratory personnel time and attendance.
• Understand laboratory raw data sheets and oversee the accuracy of entries into the LIMS database.
• Ensure that laboratory testing is performed and reported promptly and accurately in accordance with applicable standards.
• Assist Director of Laboratory Operations in local marketing efforts when needed.
• Able to read and comprehend all analysis as well as safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Exercise procedural, safety, and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual & Safety Manual and company policies.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience; coupled with a minimum of (5) years of directly transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a staff.
• Excellent time management skills which include the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, while achieving different deadlines.
• Laboratory experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemical industry are preferred.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Proficient in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Access preferred.
• Have a great work history with a track record of being responsible individual.
• Detailed-orientated.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment.

Other Duties

Management reserves the right to change job duties with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience; coupled with a minimum of (5) years of directly transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a staff.
• Excellent time management skills which include the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, while achieving different deadlines.
• Laboratory experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemical industry are preferred.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Proficient in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Access preferred.
• Have a great work history with a track record of being responsible individual.
• Detailed-orientated.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment.