Project Manager

About the role

At ALS, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The Project Manager 1 will be responsible for general project management tasks within the Environmental business stream in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with appropriate method selection and offer technical guidance.
• Prepare project-specific reports.
• Represent ALS at all project meetings.
• Prioritize and monitor projects.
• Handle day-to-day client communication.
• Coordinate project sampling duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience is preferred.
• 0–5 years of project management experience is preferred.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to initiate corrective action without prompting and assist co-workers to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform duties under pressures arising from large sample volumes and short turn-around times.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use (or learn to use) Laboratory Information Management System.
• Adherence to safety policies and practices.
• Must be able to work on a computer while sitting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift (with both hands) and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier loads with assistance.
• Must be able to stand, bend, push, pull, stoop, and crouch up to 50% of the time while performing duties.

Occupational Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company operating procedures, standards, policies, and training to ensure safe and efficient site operation.
• Play an active role in the ALS safety program by correcting or reporting unsafe acts and conditions to create a zero-injury work environment.
• Participate in and support HSE initiatives as required by ALS leadership.
• Understand and use HSE precautions (such as fume hoods and PPE) while working with chemicals and samples of unknown hazards.
• Ensure the health and safety of staff, contractors, and visitors by providing leadership, due diligence, resources, training, and enforcement.
• Monitor and enforce health, safety, and environment policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Actively promote awareness of these policies, procedures, and regulations among company personnel.
• Actively support and participate in all OHS initiatives; lead by example.
• Report all personal injuries and incidents and assist with investigations as per company policy.
• Ensure company sites adhere to all environmental requirements as determined by government legislation, regulation, and company policy.

Quality Responsibilities

• Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values: Safe, Resilient, Curious, Committed, Caring, Honest.
• Ensure Quality Systems are adhered to in performance, review, and reporting of laboratory duties and communicate all quality issues.
• Support Quality Department and Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Commit to improving the ALS experience through effective communication.
• Take appropriate steps to foreshadow potential risks and establish contingency plans.
• Ensure all statutory management and reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

To be eligible to work at ALS, you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.