Technical Section Head - Chemistry

Bureau Veritas S.A.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification organization in Quezon City seeks a qualified Chemistry Supervisor to manage daily operations of the Chemistry section, ensure test accuracy, and maintain quality control standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and is a licensed chemist with 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a relevant industry.

Qualifications

• Licensed Chemist is required.
• 2-4 years in a supervisory position in relevant industry.
• Experience in testing laboratory or quality control industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations in the Chemistry section.
• Check and evaluate validity of test results.
• Plan and implement validation of test methods.
• Ensure resources for analysis are available.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration programs.
• Prepare and implement Proficiency Testing Plan.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of Analysts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations in the Chemistry section Schedules daily activities of the section to ensure all due dates are met on time.

• Checks and evaluates validity of test results and submits them to the Operations Manager for release.

• Plans and implements validation, verification and/or development of test methods.

• Ensures that the resources for analysis (analyst’s qualification, reagents, equipment, test methods, and environment) are available, allocated, and appropriate for the services being provided.

• Ensures the updated inventory of glassware and reagents. Request purchase, as necessary.

• Maintains laboratory equipment and Implements calibration and preventive maintenance program in the Chemistry section.

• Prepares and implements Proficiency Testing Plan. Analyze results, and design improvements or corrective actions, as necessary.

• Support in technical concerns of customers and/or participate in the investigation of customer complaints regarding technical results.

• Establishes, reviews, implements, and maintains Quality Control procedures which will give adequate confidence that testing activities and test results meet the standards set by Qualibet and those of government institutions / regulating bodies.

• Maintains, reviews, implements, and complies with the established Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, Good Laboratory Practices, and other government regulations and recognitions.

• Ensures that all laboratory policies are always followed and implements quality assurance programs.

• Implements corrective actions or improvements on processes related to the assigned section.

• Participates in continuing training and development programs and provides training to the personnel (new and existing).

• Monitors and evaluates performance of Analysts under Chemistry Section.

• Assists in chemical analysis in the absence of assigned analyst or when additional manpower is necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, General Manager and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

• Licensure: Licensed Chemist

• Experience: 2-4 years in a supervisory position in relevant industry

• Preferred Industry: Testing laboratory, Quality control industry

• Communication Skills: Above average

• Technical Skills: Above average

• Leadership Skills: Above average