Laboratory Supervisor Microbiology

3 weeks ago


London, Canada SGS Full time

**Company Description**
We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Supervise staff to carry out laboratory analysis according to established methods and meeting Quality Control (QC) standards.
Schedule workflow through the department so that client deadlines are met in a timely fashion; monitor throughput and performance.
Monitor and maintain lab QC standards. Responsible for the quality of all data released by the department.
Work in partnership with lab personnel to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
Train & motivate staff, set goals, review performance and assess training needs.
May develop new laboratory methods in response to client/market needs with the guidance of the technical team
Responsible for maintaining a sufficient stock of laboratory supplies for their department.
Responsible for monitoring and checking for the completion of all daily H&S checks, emergency protocol and any incident/accident reports.
Communicate to Branch Manager staffing requirements to maintain production.
Responsible for co-ordinating training programs that are consistent with management objectives, includes quality management system, continuous technical improvement and HR training programs.
Responsible for documenting and following up on employee performance issues including performance improvement plans.
Ensuring each person within their responsibility has undergone an orientation (new hire, transfer etc).
Communicates to appropriate individuals when an interruption in workflow occurs.
Ensuring that each person has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
Accountable for routine and non routine equipment maintenance.
Directly responsible for ensuring all safety equipment is in place on a daily basis.
May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
**Qualifications**
A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a science
related field (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science
etc.) is required for the position. A university degree is preferred,
however a college diploma from a program that is a minimum of
3 years in length in a science related field is acceptable.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in an environmental analysis
related field.
1 - 3 years of previous leadership experience is required.
Strong leadership skills and experience in the supervising
of small technical teams, ideally including the supervising
of people in an environmental related laboratory.
Previous experience using laboratory instruments and
the ability to operate and trouble-shoot them.
Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good
management practices.
Must be able to read, understand and follow work
instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
etc.).
Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple
projects in a fast-paced, highly professional
environment.
Ability to work well with others & independently.
written communication skills including grammar and
composition.
Works well under pressure.
Extended hours and shift work may be required from
time to time.
Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be
required from time to time.
Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health &
Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct
policies.

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