Inorganics Department Manager

Essential Functions

• Supervises lab staff; provides direction and training to a team of laboratory technicians and analysts in performing in-house laboratory analyses.
• Ensure all laboratory analyses are performed correctly according to appropriate SOPs
• Ensure that all samples received by the laboratory are logged in according to the appropriate procedure including labeling, logging, and acknowledging.
• Ensure instrumentation is running, troubleshoot issues, and make or coordinate repairs as
• Ensure all analysis is completed on the required turnaround
• Ensure all analysis is performed within the specifications of the appropriate
• Ensure reagent orders from field offices are filled in a timely
• Provide SOP updates and details for corrective actions as
• Report non-conformances to the QAM and Laboratory Technical Director
• Manage laboratory personnel in regard to scheduling, corrective actions,
• Update or review updates to laboratory calculation and report
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned
• This position will between $55,000-$65,000/year DOE

Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervisor responsibilities; supervises, hires, trains, provides work direction, and problem-solving assistance for employees; oversees the daily operations of other staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in: Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering; Chemistry; Applied Physics
• Minimum 6 years of experience in general chemistry laboratory, or 4 years’ experience in an appropriate laboratory (air laboratory experience for air labs, water laboratory experience for water labs, metal laboratory experience for metal labs)
• Master’s Degree in an Engineering or applied science discipline can substitute for 2 years’
• Detailed knowledge of EPA Methodology, and/or APHA Standard Methods as appropriate for the business
• Detailed knowledge (operational, technical, and troubleshooting) of instrumentation utilized in the assigned laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of chemistry and lab operations; ability to properly review data and reports for the various methods used.
• Management skills; ability to lead a team and provide training and guidance
• Excellent skill level in Microsoft Office programs, including Work, Excel, and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both with internal customers and external
• Professional behavior and
• Ability to travel to assigned laboratories, technical
• Ability to be organized and attention to
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, follow up on pending issues, meet deadlines and work
• Ability to accurately read, write, and interpret laboratory

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Sitting for extended periods and the use of hands to finger is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Duties frequently involve repetitive motions and eye/hand/foot coordination. Testing priorities and timelines may serve as a source of emotional stress.
• While performing the duties of this job, good manual dexterity for the use of laboratory equipment is needed. The employee is occasionally required to walk, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, and feel. Occasional heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 30 lbs. of force may occasionally be required.
• Use of applicable Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory.

Travel

Minimal travel may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.