Laboratory Manager

Description

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

• Assure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety Manual
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Identify emerging shifts in the industry through the review of competitive analysis coupled with the ability to make sound suggestions or recommendations to maintain competitive
• Participate in local marketing efforts
• Responsible for determining authenticity of Laboratory Certificates Analysis
• Quality control of Laboratory solutions and standards
• Provide recommendations to the Regional Laboratory Manager on upgrading laboratory
• At all times comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis
• Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars, lectures, meeting, and professional conferences.
• Receive orders from clients on submitted samples; follow up on job progress and report status to clients
• P&L responsibility for assigned Laboratory operations
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of laboratory staff

Requirements

Computer Skills

• 7+ years of previous instrumentation and calibration experience in a chemistry lab setting, working with chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products (Required)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions. (Required)
• Prior experience in oil and gas industry (Preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously (Required)
• 3 - 5 years in a management or supervisory role (Required)
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues; quickly and efficiently completes tasks. (Required)
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision and to effectively prioritize and schedule workload to meet requirements and deadlines. (Required)
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, with an emphasis in Chemistry or other related field. (Required)
• Maintain through understanding of sampling techniques
• Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products. (Required)
• Excellent communication, writing, presentation and analytical skills (Required)
• Ability to build and lead an effective team and foster a sense of collaboration to achieve goals. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure. (Required)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance