Lab Operations Supervisor: Specialty Testing

Polaris Laboratories, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Laboratories in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Supervisor, Specialty Testing to lead the daily production and performance of the Specialty Testing Team. You will direct quality and safety activities to ensure ISO 17025 compliance and alignment with the Polaris Quality System.

You will manage staff, plan schedules, review production results, and ensure timely turnaround while maintaining a safe work environment. Prior lab leadership and experience with safety procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline, chemistry preferred.
• Experience operating in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff.
• Ability to understand and adhere to safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to distinguish colors and odors.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to hazardous petroleum or chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Administer disciplinary actions - record and deliver disciplinary actions as needed.
• Approve requests for time off.
• Approves overtime.
• Ensure staff is adequately trained to perform assigned duties.
• Ensure staff is adhering to all policies and procedures as defined by the POLARIS Quality System.
• Ensure that staff is adhering to and following all company policies and safety procedures.
• Monitor available time-off for staff to ensure adequate coverage for workload.
• Participates in interviews for potential hires.
• Train and audit new and existing lab personnel.
• Train and develop needs of staff.
• Write and deliver employee reviews for staff.
• Perform sample analysis as needed.
• Assist in safety training and ensure compliance.
• Audit production for accuracy.
• Become knowledgeable of and adhere to all requirements of the POLARIS Quality System.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and operating within acceptable guidelines as per Quality System.
• Ensure a compliant and safe work environment.
• Ensure production timelines are met.
• Inspect, maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory of consumable materials.
• Manage and review production reports.
• Manage end of shift, end of month, and safety checklists.
• Manage and review QC documentation.
• Manage hazardous waste/used oil pick up as needed.
• Monitor quality of test results.
• Observe and read instrumentation to determine operating conditions during testing.
• Plan schedules and work flow.
• Responsible for turnaround time, outsourcing and reporting at daily communication meeting.
• Review daily production report and status.
• Routine review of testing performed.
• Routine review of documents generated in laboratory.
• Routine review of maintenance records of equipment.
• Limited lab equipment maintenance and repair to ensure proper equipment function.
• Supervise lab employees and facilitate production.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Leadership

Staff management

Safety procedures

Time management

Multi-tasking

Mathematics

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Color/odor detection

Hazardous materials exposure

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Polaris Laboratories in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Supervisor, Specialty Testing to lead the daily production and performance of the Specialty Testing Team. You will direct quality and safety activities to ensure ISO 17025 compliance and alignment with the Polaris Quality System.

You will manage staff, plan schedules, review production results, and ensure timely turnaround while maintaining a safe work environment. Prior lab leadership and experience with safety procedures are required.