Supervisor, Operations Food

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Metro Vancouver seeks a Laboratory Operations Supervisor. The ideal candidate will oversee chemical analysis processes and lead a team of technicians and microbiologists. With a strong background in commercial food testing laboratories and experience with analytical instruments, you will ensure quality and compliance in laboratory operations. Competitive salary and benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a commercial food testing laboratory or equivalent environment.
• Flexibility required to meet sudden needs.
• 3-5 years experience in a commercial food testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Oversees chemical analysis of samples and training.
• Interviews, hires, and trains laboratory technicians and chemists.
• Conducts performance reviews and provides developmental guidance.
• Maintains laboratory supply levels and oversees data reviews.

Skills

Analytical instruments proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of LIMS systems

Education

4-year degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP-MS

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

Job description

Overview

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and training to laboratory operations technicians and microbiologists/chemists. Facilitates employee conformance to Good Laboratory Practices and all specified Operating Procedures. Ensures all laboratory results, including internal controls, are accurate and completed within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all chemical analysis of samples, including training, documentation, and good laboratory practice.
• Performs chemical analysis of samples as necessary.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training Sample Receiving, Courier and Ambassador laboratory technicians and chemists.
• Conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing guidance and feedback for continued employee development.
• Maintains adequate levels of laboratory supplies.
• Reviews and approves laboratory raw data.
• Provides feedback to direct reports and conducts employee performance reviews and ongoing guidance for continued development.
• Schedules personnel to facilitate an efficient operation.
• Communicates necessary changes or information to his or her department.
• Identifies quality related problems and initiates immediate investigation, corrective action, and follow-up.
• Ensures the Quality Management System is maintained in accordance with ISO 17025 standards.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Chemistry, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ year experience in a commercial food testing laboratory or equivalent environment.
• Experience with various analytical instruments including ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS/MS.
• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of LIMS systems.
• Flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable need.
• 3–5-year experience in a commercial food testing laboratory.

Additional Information

Salary: $62k to $70k

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

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 and Indigenous status, 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 company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.