Copy of Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fagua; Presencial; COP 48.000.000 - 75.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ADAMA, a leading crop protection company, seeks a Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor to oversee all lab operations, ensuring safety and quality standards. The role manages staff, equipment, and budgeting while liaising with internal teams and customers to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and at least five years in a lab environment, including two years in supervision.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a laboratory environment with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, laboratory methods, and instrumentation.
• Experience leading safety/compliance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and analytical procedures.
• Monitor productivity, adjust staffing and processes for efficiency.
• Lead inventory management, preventive maintenance, and equipment lifecycle.
• Serve as technical liaison to customers and cross-functional teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop laboratory staff and manage performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Staff development

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Herramientas

Analytical instrumentation

Laboratory procedures

SOP development

Descripción del empleo

Copy of Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor

• Contract Type: Permanent

With 10,000 employees, $5 billions USA sales across 100 countries, ADAMA is a leading crop protection company and part of Syngenta Group. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals & strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in processes and performance. This role manages laboratory staff, equipment, and resources while serving as a technical liaison to internal teams and external customers.

Core Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Actively participate in the ADAMA Central Safety Committee and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Laboratory Operations & Quality Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and analytical procedures.
• Monitor laboratory productivity and efficiency, adjusting staffing and processes as needed.
• Oversee quality assurance programs, proficiency surveys, and QC data review.

Equipment & Inventory Management

• Ensure optimal performance of laboratory instruments through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage equipment service, repair, and replacement quotes.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, monitor budget, and negotiate vendor pricing.
• Implement new programs, tests, and methods.
• Research and evaluate alternative technologies and equipment.
• Lead accelerated stability testing and round-robin studies.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a technical liaison to customers, providing accurate information and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with other departments and supervisors to improve processes and resolve problems.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Recruit, train, and develop laboratory staff.
• Schedule and assign work, monitor performance, and hold staff accountable.
• Counsel, discipline, and appraise employees to maintain high performance standards.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a laboratory environment, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, laboratory methods, and instrumentation.
• Safety & Compliance: Deep understanding of safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, coach employees, and manage performance.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage timelines effectively.
• Budget Management: Competence in managing budgets and vendor negotiations.
• Adaptability: Willingness to research and adopt new technologies and methods.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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