Laboratory Shift Supervisor

AmSpec B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSpec B.V. is seeking an experienced lab professional to oversee expediting and testing for their designated workflow and to coordinate the shift.

You will keep Lab Management informed of lab needs, arrange analytical assignments, and review final reports while maintaining records and lab equipment. You will ensure compliant test methods daily, handle routine and some non-routine issues with managers, and coordinate with multiple departments to outsource samples when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable organization and role.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within the TIC industry.
• VCA (Basis veiligheid) – SCC or equivalent.
• Ability to work well with others and independently, without supervision.
• Advanced verbal and written communication in native language and English.
• Proficiency in other languages (Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Italian, etc.) is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring technically correct test methods daily and coordinating the shift.
• Address technical issues from routine analysis and confer with Lab Manager on non-routine issues.
• Coordinate and schedule lab assignments to Analysts.
• Receiving, compiling, and verifying data from lab testing.
• Read and follow applicable analysis and safety standards (ASTM, UOP, IP).
• Perform analysis according to customer, industry standards and requirements.
• Review work orders for all samples.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Complete required safety training and certifications.
• Liaison between Lab Management, Operations and Customer Services.
• Coordinate with Retain/ Shipping and Receiving to outsource samples.
• Communicate updates to Operations.
• Perform other lab duties as assigned.
• Identify and correct non-conformances in quality, safety, or operations.

Skills

TIC industry experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

MBO technical diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introductie

Responsible for expediting and testing within the laboratory for their assigned workflow and coordinating the shift. Accountable for keeping the Laboratory Manager and Assistant Lab Manager informed of all lab needs as well as arranging analytical assignments, daily quality control, reviewing final reports, record keeping, and physical maintenance of the lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring technically correct test methods on a daily basis and coordinating the shift;
• Address all technical issues that arise from routine analysis and confer with Lab Manager and Lab Supervisor on issues of less routine nature;
• Coordinate and schedule lab assignments to Analysts;
• Receiving, compiling, and verifying the data resulting from lab testing;
• Reading and understanding all applicable analysis and safety standards including ASTM, UOP, and IP;
• Performing analysis according to customer, industry standards and requirements;
• Receiving, reviewing, and understanding work orders for all samples;
• Preparation of corresponding analytical reports;
• Completing required safety training and necessary certifications;
• Liaison between Lab Management, Operations and Customer Services;
• Coordinating with Retain/ Shipping and Receiving to outsource samples for customers and internal laboratories;
• Communicate directly with Operations regarding analysis updates and issues
• Performing other lab related duties as assigned
• To assist in identifying and correcting any non-conformances with regards to quality, operational or safety matters;

Desirable skills/experience/education -

• Technical High School diploma (MBO level-NL) or equivalent similar;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable organization and role, minimum 2 years’ experience within the TIC industry;
• VCA (Basis veiligheid) – SCC (Safety Health Environment – Safety Checklist Contractors) and / or equal;
• Ability to work well with others & independently, without supervision;
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
• Candidates must demonstrate advanced verbal and written communication skills in their native language and English;
• Proficiency in other languages besides English (Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Italian etc.) is valuable.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proficient in using several types of computer and planning software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Other information

• Working in Shift-systems, meaning that extended and/or irregular hours will be required;
• Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign, change or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• AmSpec is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free environment.