Test Lab Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Directs and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of materials
• Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions
• Confers with engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests
• Adjusts formulas and processes based on test results
• Tests and analyzes sample products
• Prepares test protocols for use by laboratory personnel in conducting tests
• Counsels on developing custom products and investigating complaints on existing products
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules
• Recommends measures to improve testing procedures and use of equipment
• Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Maintains time and testing records
• Calibrates, maintains, and diagnoses issues for test instrumentation to provide accurate test data for engineers
• Specifies and submits purchase requisitions for test equipment

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience