The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and legally compliant QA/QC analytical laboratory, maintaining the day to day operations in the laboratory units engaged in performing chemical and physical analyses and tests required for development and quality control of products, and collaborating with the R&D group in commissioning new lab procedures and providing analytical support to the R&D initiatives.
What we offer
You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package.
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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe and legally compliant QA/QC analytical laboratory, maintaining the day to day operations in the laboratory units engaged in performing chemical and physical analyses and tests required for development and quality control of products, and collaborating with the R&D group in commissioning new lab procedures and providing analytical support to the R&D initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Continually work to improve the safety and legal compliance of the QA/QC analytical laboratory.
- Establish goals, and schedule and coordinate laboratory administration, including purchasing and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies. 15%
- Ensure that all activities are in compliance with organization goals and applicable regulations.
- Prepare laboratory activity reports and make recommendations to improve consistent and efficient laboratory operations. 5%
- Work within established budgetary guidelines.
- Participate in laboratory standardization and quality improvement initiatives with all other Catalyst labs. 5%
- Develop, train and mentor laboratory staff. 15%
- Oversee the quality of the products made throughout the plant. 20%
- Maintain laboratory schedule and manage shift changes. 5%
- Participate in performance evaluations; schedule and approve overtime; take disciplinary action as necessary. 10%
- Perform quality checks on lab personnel. 5%
- Create and send Certificates of Analysis for all orders. 10%
- Advise on instrument and procedure improvements.
- Commission new instruments as needed. 5%
- Collaborate with R&D on new product initiatives. 5%
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a physical science preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training required. 2 years management experience required.
- Experience with QC methods in the laboratory and in the handling of hazardous substances.
- Preferred- experience in XRF, TGA, and ICP
- SAP experience preferred.
- LIMS experience preferred
Language/Math/Reasoning Ability
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- A command and working knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to apply the scientific method; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills
- Intermediate personal computer skills including record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
- Basic Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com .
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, statingyour earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Vincent Szewczyk [C]
Company is
Porocel Industries, LLC
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