Laboratory Supervisor Metals at SGS

Our East Syracuse NY laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to lead their Metals team!  The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective department. The Laboratory Supervisor works with Team Leads to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.Job FunctionsCoordinates workflow through the department to ensure turnaround times are metWorks with Senior Analysts and Senior Technicians to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensures production targets are metUses LIMS to ensure that samples are processed appropriately and updates the samples status in LIMS as requiredApplies technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples processedHelps implement best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintain data quality that meets or exceeds industry standardsDemonstrates good leadership through effective planning delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily acting quickly and decisively when required.Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned dutiesWorks with the Laboratory Manager to oversee hiring and training competent laboratory personnelAssists with the training of new analysts to become productive members of the teamEnsures the labs operating supplies inventory is appropriate for current workloadsAppropriately follows safety requirements for the work that is done and ensure that your team members are also following these requirementsImmediately addresses safety problems as they arise in the lab (i.e. hood use safety glasses methylene chloride handling) to minimize exposure and maximize safe practicesActively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environmentKeeps supervisory and management teams informed of any potential problemsProvides information to supervisory and managerial staff as appropriate on instrumentation production and staff issuesPerforms other duties as requiredQualifications : Bachelors Degree in a Chemistry discipline and 4 years of years relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or equivalent education and experience (Required)ICP/ICPMS experience (Required)3 years of mass spectrometry (Strongly preferred)1 years of supervisory experience (Strongly preferred)Advanced English language skills (Required)Knowledge of environmental testing protocols regulations and certifications related to the department (Required)Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are a requirement of this position (Required)Must have a solid understanding of process and workflow (Required)Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations (Required)Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals (Required)Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization (Required)Demonstrates an utmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles (Required)Excellent oral and written communication skills; actively listens to others asks questions to verify understanding and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others (Required)Excellent time management skills which include the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arrange the resources necessary to accomplish them (Required)Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel Word Outlook) (Required)Experience with LIMS (Preferred) The salary range for this position is $65000 - $75000 (dependent on experience).  This is not an overtime eligible position.In addition your compensation package includes the following benefits:Participation in the Companys benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.Immediate eligibility to participate in the Companys 401K Retirement PlanPaid vacation Four (4) floating holidays annuallySeven (7) company observed holidays paidSick time accrualAdditional Information : SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability please call for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back.  Please note this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Bidding,Jpa,E Learning,Fire And Safety Engineering,Assembling Experience: years Vacancy: 1