Environmental Organic Testing Lab Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Insight Global Full time

Job Description

  • The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the analysis and testing of environmental samples to detect and quantify organic contaminants in water, soil, and other environmental matrices.
  • The Organics Supervisor will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organics laboratory, ensuring quality control, compliance with regulatory standards, and providing leadership to a team of scientists and technicians.
  • The Laboratory Supervisor will oversee the 4 main lab teams:

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision:

  • Manage and supervise a team of chemists, lab technicians, and other staff within the organics testing division;
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring ongoing professional development;
  • Coordinate workloads and ensure timely completion of projects;
  • Ensures rush or priority samples are processed in a timely manner so that client commitments are met;
  • Conducts annual performance evaluations of all staff in their department;
  • Performs other duties as directed by the BUMA.

Environmental Testing & Analysis:

  • Oversee the testing of environmental samples for organic contaminants including, but not limited to, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, PCBs, PAHs, and other hazardous organic substances;
  • Ensure accurate and reliable analysis of organic compounds using advanced testing techniques (e.g., GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR);
  • Develop and refine testing protocols to maintain high-quality standards and operational efficiency;
  • Performs sample analysis, integration, and data entry into the LIMS System, as required;
  • Assists technicians in resolving complications related to instrumentation, protocol, or workload

Quality Control & Assurance:

  • Implement and maintain stringent quality control processes to ensure all testing meets industry and regulatory standards;
  • Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, EPA methods, and other applicable regulations;
  • Perform regular audits, proficiency testing, and reviews to maintain laboratory certifications;
  • Performs method validation procedures for applicable test methods;
  • Training of new staff in applicable test methods;

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:

  • Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations;
  • Prepare and review technical reports, ensuring results are clearly documented and presented to clients or stakeholders;
  • Interface with regulatory bodies during inspections and audits, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place;

Project Management:

  • Oversee the management of environmental testing projects from initiation to completion, including the creation of project timelines, resource allocation, and cost management;
  • Coordinate with clients to understand their testing needs, deliverables, and timelines;
  • Monitor and report on project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines;

Research & Development:

  • Stay current with developments in environmental testing technologies, industry trends, and new organic contaminants;
  • Lead initiatives for the development and validation of new testing methods, ensuring the lab remains at the forefront of industry standards;
  • Continually look for ways to optimize processes and refine methods
  • Focus on Automation.

Must Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred);
  • 8-10+ years of experience in environmental testing, with a strong focus on organic compound analysis;
  • 5-7+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting;
  • Experience setting up, maintaining and calibrating Lab Equipment.
  • Excellent Leadership Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and other analytical techniques for organic compound analysis;
  • Strong knowledge of environmental testing methods for organic contaminants (e.g., EPA Methods, SW-846, etc.);
  • Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis software;

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities;
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal;

Nice to Have

  • Commercial Lab Experience

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