Lab Manager - New Johnsonville, TN

Matheson Tri-Gas; New Johnsonville (TN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas in New Johnsonville, TN is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee laboratory analysis and daily scheduling for lab associates. Responsibilities include ensuring calibration, maintenance, safety, and quality records while supporting customer and plant priorities.

The role requires a Chemistry degree (or 3 years analytical experience) and hands-on expertise with gas chromatography and laboratory instrumentation. On-site work in Tennessee with 5S and documentation duties included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Major in Chemistry from four-year college or university or 3 years of analytical experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work instructions, procedures, and manuals.
• Experience with laboratory quality records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Determine daily tasks for Lab technicians.
• Analyzes gases to test for impurities of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process analyzers.
• Completes statistical analysis of testing data.
• Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications.
• Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
• Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods.
• Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.

Skills

Gas chromatography

Statistical analysis

Lab equipment troubleshooting

5S / workplace organization

Documentation & records

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Gas chromatography

Process analyzers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lab Manager - New Johnsonville, TN

Wage - $0-96,643 Annually

The Lab Manager will be
responsible for laboratory analysis. In addition, the Lab Manager will
develop the daily work schedules for the lab associates based on plant and
customer priorities; maintain all required records and documentation, answer
t technical questions for internal and external customers, ensure that
calibration, routine and preventative maintenance are completed; work in a
manner that improves individual and team safety; and performs other duties as
needed to support the Quality Assurance laboratory.

Essential Function

• Determine daily tasks for Lab technicians.
• Analyzes gases to test for impurities of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process analyzers.
• Completes statistical analysis of testing data.
• Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures,work instructions and specifications.
• Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
• Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods.
• Ensures lab has all the supplies needed including lab standards.
• Performs basic troubleshooting for common GC and lab instrument issues.
• Assists auditors, internal and external, by finding requested documentationand answering their questions.
• Reviews customer orders to assure feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
• Keeps working area clean and orderly and ensures that 5S status is
• Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures.
• Writes and/or updates local work instructions.
• All other duties as assigned by Facility Lab Manager.
• Determine daily tasks for Lab technicians.
• Analyzes gases to test for impurities of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process analyzers.
• Completes statistical analysis of testing data.
• Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications.
• Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
• Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods.
• Ensures lab has all the supplies needed including lab standards.
• Performs basic troubleshooting for common GC and lab instrument issues.
• Assists auditors, internal and external, by finding requested documentationand answering their questions.
• Reviews customer orders to assure feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
• Keeps working area clean and orderly and ensures that 5S status is maintained.
• Completes monthly reporting requirements.
• Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures.
• Writes and/or updates local work instructions.
• All other duties as assigned by Facility Lab Manager.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.
• If lab product is non-conforming or out of specification, follows procedures to resolve issue, participates in Material Review Board to help determine the disposition of the product, provides feedback to operations.
• Maintains all laboratory required records, lab notebooks, and electronic files.
• Participates in all required safety activities such as meetings, monthly expectations, and safety committee meetings.
• Develops daily sample analysis and blending schedule based on customer and plant priorities.
• Assists with identifying and developing solutions for technical problems and testing procedures.
• Interfaces with gas manufacturing personnel and customers to provide technical support as required.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree Major in Chemistry from four-year college or university or 3 years of analytical experience;

Work Experience

Experience Experience Details Required/

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work instructions, procedures, and manuals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and apply principals of analytical statistics and algebra.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,)
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work independently as well as with others.
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office
Knowledge of analytical testing equipment and specialty gases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category: The employee is regularly required to
talk or hear (e.g. answering phone).
* The
employee frequently is required to walk (e.g. around warehouse); sit (e.g.
computer work); and use hands to finger, handle, or feel (e.g. testing,
computer work).
* The
employee is occasionally required to stand (e.g. reading gauges).
* The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (e.g. office
supplies) and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (e.g. small
cylinders, equipment).
* Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and
ability to adjust focus (e.g. computer work and testing equipment).

Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability