Laboratory Technical Supervisor

HGS Engineering, Inc.; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vacation and sick leave

Educational incentives

Long term health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

HGS Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of the lab, supervise staff, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will review data, manage audits, and coordinate with management to improve processes; candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and at least 2 years of environmental analysis experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemical, environmental, biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with 24 chemistry hours and 16 biology hours.
• 2 years of experience in environmental analysis of representative inorganic or organic analytes (Legionella and HPC).
• Master's or doctoral degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Supervising, evaluating, and correcting the work of laboratory staff.
• Monitoring performance data and validity of analyses.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards in collaboration with lab management.
• Serving as SME for current analytes and the QA system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Quality standards familiarity

Leadership

Education

B.S. in chemical, environmental, biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering

Job description

HGS Engineering, Inc., is a professional services consulting firm providing comprehensive environmental, engineering, health/safety, emergency management, and information technology support to the federal government and private clients. HGS has a comprehensive benefit package that includes health care, vacation and sick leave, educational incentives, long term health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in chemical, environmental, biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with 24 credit hours in chemistry and 16 credit hours in general microbiology and biology.
• 2 years of experience in the environmental analysis of representative inorganic or organic analytes for which the lab seeks or maintains accreditation. (Legionella and HPC)
• A Master's or doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one year of experience.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to interpret data
• Familiarity with quality standards and processes
• Leadership and management skills

DESCRIPTION

• overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory;
• supervising, evaluating, and – when necessary – correcting the work of laboratory technical staff;
• monitoring performance data and the validity of the analyses for the laboratory;
• working with other members of laboratory management to ensure compliance with relevant standards;
• serving as a subject matter expert for all current laboratory analytes as well as the laboratory’s quality management system, including the Quality Assurance Manual, standard operating procedures, record keeping practices, relevant standards, and other associated forms and documents;
• participating in annual audits of laboratory processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements;
• implementing corrective actions designed by the Quality Manager for any identified non-conformances and/or deficiencies in laboratory processes and/or results
• assisting the lab staff in processing incoming samples (as needed);
• reviewing all lab reports for data quality and accuracy;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment motor vehicle records report
• Must be able to spend long hours on your feet in the laboratory
• Must be capable of lifting 25 lbs. unassisted
• No teleworking options

*HGS Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. HGS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies, procedures, and practices with respect to all recruitment and hiring efforts are reviewed on an annual basis by an external organization as part of our active Affirmative Action Program.

*ADA Notice: HGS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, HGS will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our HR team at 256-236-1848.