Laboratory Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing operations and staff, ensuring accurate reporting across crude oil, fuels, and petrochemicals. A chemistry-linked science degree and 3–5 years in supervision are required, with Oil & Gas experience preferred and instrumentation/calibration expertise.

Role emphasizes QA/Safety compliance, integrity and thorough understanding of sampling techniques, along with quality control of lab solutions and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science with emphasis in chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Prior Oil & Gas industry experience preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation and calibrations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory testing operations and staff.
• Assist clients in understanding Laboratory analysis.
• Determine authenticity of Laboratory Certificates Analysis.
• Receive orders from clients and report status.
• Maintain understanding of sampling techniques.
• Ensure compliance with QA and Safety manuals.
• Perform testing and analysis and related duties.
• Quality control of laboratory solutions and standards.
• Comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Skills

Management experience

Quality Assurance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science, chemistry or related field

Tools

Instrumentation

Calibrations

Job description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Responsible for the supervision of the laboratory testing operations and staff which conduct the analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc

• Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis.
• Responsible for determining authenticity of Laboratory Certificates Analysis.
• Receive orders from clients on submitted samples; follow up on job progress and report status to clients.
• Maintain thorough understanding of sampling techniques.
• Assure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety Manual.
• Perform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Quality Control of laboratory solutions and standards.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science, with emphasis in chemistry or other related field. (Required)
• Must have 3-5 years in a management and/or supervisory role. (Required)
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry preferred. (Preferred)
• Must have prior experience with instrumentation and calibrations

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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