Inorganic Department Group Leader

OMIC USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OMIC USA, Inc. seeks an Inorganic/Nutrition Group Leader to guide the laboratory testing group, ensuring high-quality results and QA/QC compliance. You will manage workflow, mentor staff, and coordinate resources with the Laboratory Manager.

You will spearhead method development for inorganic/nutrition analyses, support regulatory requirements, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a lab setting.
• Experience mentoring/training others in extraction, analytical, and instrument methodology.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the daily operation of the Inorganic/Nutrition laboratory testing group; ensures sample flow, quality, accuracy, and completeness of results.
• Consults with department supervisors to allocate workload as needed.
• Counsels employees in the Inorganic/Nutrition department regarding challenges.
• Provides performance management of department staff in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinates department resources with Laboratory Manager; staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Leads R&D and implementation of latest Inorganic/Nutrition technologies and methods.
• Supports QA and regulatory compliance; data validation and internal quality control.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and marketing of laboratory operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentoring/training

Instrument troubleshooting

Laboratory operations

MS/HR-MS/MS/Orbitrap experience

Analytical method development

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

HRMS/Orbitrap detectors

Analytical instrumentation troubleshooting

Job description

Description

Job Description

OMIC USA, Inc. is an international Analytical Laboratory and is committed to global food, health, and safety through the analytical testing services we offer to our clients.

MISSION OF THE ROLE:

The Inorganic/Nutrition Group Leader performs an essential role by leading the Inorganic/Nutrition laboratory testing group to provide high-quality testing services for clients through continuous sample flow while maintaining the QA/QC conditions of the department; ensures that testing and method development is conducted accordingly while managing procedural efficiency and effectiveness to achieve the Company’s mission and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and supervises the daily operation of work for the Inorganic/Nutrition laboratory testing group; ensures punctual sample flow, quality, accuracy, consistency, and completeness of results. Assumes technical responsibilities, including analytical duties, as necessary.
2. Consults with other department supervisors to allocate workload assignments with current personnel resources as needed.
3. Counsel employees working in the Inorganic/Nutrition department regarding challenges encountered.
4. Provides performance management of department staff in accordance with company policies, supporting technical and professional growth.
5. Coordinates the management of department resources, in cooperation with the Laboratory Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, allocation of staffing and equipment and maintenance of general lab supplies.
6. Assists the Laboratory Manager, in collaboration with other department supervisors, with the coordination of laboratory operations for the Inorganic/Nutrition Group and other department Chemists.
7. Leads the research, development, and implementation of the latest Inorganic/Nutrition technologies and methods.
8. Supports the Quality Management System and regulatory compliance, in cooperation with the QA Manager. Responds to QA findings or corrective actions for activities in the department. Implements data validation, internal quality control, and process review steps as necessary to ensure data quality and maintenance of laboratory accreditations.
9. Contributes to the continuous improvement and marketing of laboratory operations through market research and participation in internal and external trainings, networking events, conferences, trade shows, and other opportunities. Provides technical insights to laboratory management.
10. Implements and enforces safety regulations and codes. Works in a safe manner, using appropriate safeguards and personal protective equipment, to prevent injury to self or co-workers. Reports all accidents or unsafe working conditions to the safety committee or management.
11. Acts as a technical resource for sales and client inquiries.
12. Performs and assists in training and is a resource and a mentor to Chemist 1, 2, and 3 positions.
13. Supports Chemist 2 and 3 through review of data packages submitted by Chemists working in the Inorganic/Nutrition department and other departments as needed or directed.
14. Perform responsibilities and duties of Chemist 1, 2, and 3, as needed.
15. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages direct report Chemist 1, 2, and 3, positions in the Inorganic/Nutrition Department. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising employee performance and assisting in career development; addressing complaints and reporting them to the Laboratory Manager; resolving problems.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (Required)

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a lab setting
• Successful experience in working independently, and thorough understanding of department specific instruments with conventional, MS, MSMS, HR-MSMS Orbitrap detectors, and other new technologies’ operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Analytical method troubleshooting and development.
• Successful experience of mentoring and training others, specifically experience training in extraction, analytical, and instrument methodology.
• Successful experience of collaborating with different business departments
• Connected well with relevant external organizations
• Familiar with the laboratory business environment
• Improvement initiatives
• Learning initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Good cultural awareness and communication with people who have diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced user of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

• Quality of Work
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Knowledge and Skills
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Team Building
• Development of People
• Business Development

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures, analytical methods, reports, business correspondences, and additional laboratory documentation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (Preferred)

• Experience with high resolution accurate mass spectrometry (HRMS) and/or cutting-edge new technologies
• Experience with new instrument implementation and validation
• Experience with sample processing and extraction method development, particularly for pesticides and process contaminants in food matrices
• Knowledge of other relevant technologies and markets
• Business mindset
• Experience proposing new marketing initiatives
• Experience working in international businesses

OTHERS:

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

OJT in understanding company operating systems, including the maintenance and operation of laboratory extraction and analytical equipment, and passing the Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDOC) for existing SOPs or other laboratory procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to hear and understand instructions and handle items involving repetitive hand and wrist movement. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in a laboratory using laboratory extraction and analytical equipment. Employee may have exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.