Laboratory Supervisor H/F

SPIE; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE is seeking an experienced Laboratory Lead for its Türkiye operations. The role oversees the plant lab, coordinates sampling, testing, and data management, and ensures compliance with quality standards.

You will guide analytical activities to support process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and mentor staff. Responsibilities include maintaining calibrated instruments, updating SOPs, and collaborating with QA/QC, HSE, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a petrochemical plant or refinery is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a relevant field of education.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the plant laboratory, including scheduling of tests and supervision of laboratory staff.
• Ensure accurate sampling, testing, and analysis of raw materials, intermediates, final products, utilities, and effluents according to established procedures.
• Validate and interpret analytical results, ensuring they meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Support production and process teams by providing timely analysis for process adjustments, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Ensure all laboratory instruments and equipment are calibrated, maintained, and operated according to quality and safety standards.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation in alignment with ISO or other applicable standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, HSE, and Production teams for compliance with product certification, environmental monitoring, and safety testing requirements.
• Maintain laboratory data management systems and ensure traceability of results and test records.
• Manage inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables, ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation.
• Implement and monitor laboratory safety practices, including chemical hygiene, waste disposal, and emergency response readiness.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel, ensuring technical competency and adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and manage corrective and preventive actions related to lab performance.
• Support R&D, product trials, and process improvement projects requiring analytical input or validation.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Test scheduling

Staff supervision

Resource management

Analytical testing

Quality control

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

• Lead day-to-day operations of the plant laboratory, including scheduling of tests, supervision of laboratory staff, and resource management.
• Ensure accurate sampling, testing, and analysis of raw materials, intermediates, final products, utilities, and effluents according to established procedures.
• Validate and interpret analytical results, ensuring they meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Support the production and process teams by providing timely analysis for process adjustments, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Ensure all laboratory instruments and equipment are calibrated, maintained, and operated according to quality and safety standards.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation in alignment with ISO or other applicable standards.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC, HSE, and Production teams for compliance with product certification, environmental monitoring, and safety testing requirements.
• Maintain laboratory data management systems and ensure traceability of results and test records.
• Manage inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables, ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation.
• Implement and monitor laboratory safety practices, including chemical hygiene, waste disposal, and emergency response readiness.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel, ensuring technical competency and adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and manage corrective and preventive actions related to lab performance.
• Support R&D, product trials, and process improvement projects requiring analytical input or validation.

CONTRACT TERMS & MOBILITY

• Local employment contract within an international group entity or freelance contract, depending on profile.
• Preparation phase: fully remote, with missions to Cergy (France) and occasional overseas assignments at contract start.
• Phases 2-3: based in Türkiye on a resident or rotational basis.
• Eligible expatriate assignments include company support for accommodation, travel, local transportation and meals, in accordance with company policies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and other stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Ability to lead and supervise a team of laboratory technicians and analysts, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

Good Physical Health.

Capable of giving strong attention to details and problem-solving skills.

Experience:7 years of experience in a petrochemical plant or refinery is mandatory.

Education:Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or relevant field of education.

Nous vous offrez...

Choosing SPIE gives you the opportunity to:

1. Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,

2. Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:

Outdoor networks and street lighting

Information and communication systems

Oil and gas

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

3. Working in energy and the environment, sectors of the future at the heart of sustainable development issues

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