Laboratory Supervisor

4 months ago

Burnaby, Canada Bureau Veritas Full time

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you

Here are our Core Values:
Trusted

Responsible

Ambitious & Humble

Open & Inclusive

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

**Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor**

**Reports to: Laboratory Manager**

**Department: Food Residue**

**Location: Burnaby. B.C.**

**Full-Time**

**Basic Purpose**:
This position is responsible for the full supervisory and related administrative responsibilities for the operation of the assigned group within the Food LOB.

**Key Accountability/Responsibilities**:

- Maximize human, equipment and financial resources and ensures that they are used appropriately
- Organize and direct staff and workflow within the group(s) to ensure samples are processed and reported according to due dates and client needs
- Assist analysts, technicians and other members of management; provide support as necessary
- Monitor workload and shift activities to meet test deadlines and lab operations requirements
- Ensure level of staff training is adequate in order to provide coverage and contingency plans during staff illness and vacation
- Develop and revise relevant SOP’s, WI’s and FCD’s
- Coordinate requests or recommend resource planning e.g. need for additional staff or equipment
- Elevate significant & complex resource issues to Manager
- Manage method development/validation and other projects to ensure timely completion
- Ensure compliance with Quality System and external accreditation requirements, SOP’s and WI’s within area(s) of responsibility
- Participate in and provide support during internal and external audits
- Initiate Non Systemic Corrective Action Reports and Corrective Action Reports; investigate and resolve based on root cause analysis
- Ensure section performance charts are monitored for failures to meet tolerances and institute remedial action immediately
- Initiate and complete annual review of control charts and method limits, including periodic review of control charts throughout the year
- Participate in department health and safety objectives; where required, investigate and implement all resulting corrective actions
- Streamline LOB processes and procedures, ensure consistency and maximize efficiencies while maintaining a focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement
- Lead and develop staff - including responsibility for recruitment/onboarding of new employees, setting objectives, evaluating performance & expectations, coaching and mentoring, working jointly with employees in the development of their career path, ensuring that adequate training is provided
- Complete training documentation in timely manner and ensure training records are maintained for staff
- Handle performance, attendance management and progressive discipline (with input from management and HR)
- Develop and maintain a positive work environment for employees
- Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Participate, when requested in lab and health and safety meetings
- Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
- Keep work area clean, neat and organized
- Provide general lab support
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- All other responsibilities as assigned

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- B.Sc. in a chemical science or the equivalent
- 3 years of experience in specific environment of which 2 are at a leadership level
- Ability to deal with different situations and personalities
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Able to assess problems and recommend solutions
- Positive outlook with a ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Good time-management, organizational, communication and priority setting skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented & good record keeping skills
- Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
- Ability to learn quickly
- Excellent up to date knowledge of laboratory process and automation
- Good team building, training, and coaching skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills

**Working Conditions**:

- High level of work production in fast paced lab environment
- The job requires flexible working hours and potential for overtime work
- Some lifting and carrying and may involve long periods of standing
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment

**Bureau Veritas** is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay as well as

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