Laboratory Supervisor LRMS

• Provide daily supervision to staff and assign workloads to ensure that productivity targets are met or exceeded;
• Oversee staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage in a fiscally responsible manner;
• In conjunction with the Manager, conduct interviews and onboard new employees according to operational needs;
• Coordinate and provide training for the team on an as needed;
• In conjunction with the Manager, complete annual performance reviews for the employees;
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and consumables to support the operations while ensuring efficiency;
• Ensure all maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules are followed;
• Prepare and maintain production reports and statistics to the Laboratory Manager;
• Maintain ALS quality management system requirements (QMS) for the department;
• Perform detailed data review, interpretation and processing;
• Ensure methodologies and accreditation requirements are met and documented;
• Participate in internal and external audits for the department and ensure timely resolution of any findings;
• Conduct regular crew talks to discuss safety, quality, process changes, management issues and corporate communications;
• Proactively review procedures and processes and provides input on their quality and reliability to the laboratory;
• Liaise with other departments to respond to client enquiries, address production issues and resolve client service concerns;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Able to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues;
• Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity and the ability to problem solve;
• Continuous improvement orientation to develop new processes or improve on existing processes;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both internally and externally;
• Able to effectively prepare and present information in an engaging and informative manner;
• Strong safety orientation;
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative and work as part of a team;
• Strong customer service focus, interpersonal and organizational skills;

• Degree in Organic Chemistry or related field;
• Minimum 6 years of experience in operating and maintaining analytical chemistry instrumentation for a variety of Organic Chemistry methods;
• Experience working with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar International Standardization systems for laboratory operation;
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team in laboratory setting;
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word;

• Able to lift up to 50lbs;
• Able to stand for a full shift;
• Able to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
• Possess manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks;
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.

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