What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Wet Chemistry position at Pace Analytical Services, LLC?
SUMMARY :
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of lab, services, field or testing policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and direction, and guidance to employees and management, using professional and technical knowledge of environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Supervises staff including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management.
- Oversees and supervises broad areas of the operations, such testing, scheduling, inventories, services, communication and general coordination of the lab, services, and field.
- Provides research, feedback and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.
- Ensures the accuracy of tests and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing broad degrees of tests, forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
- Provides analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding lab, services, field or testing policies, programs and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change.
- Analyzes and reviews operations, results, feedback and related lab, services, field or testing information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to management.
- Assists with developing or participating in department or cross-functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management.
- Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of lab, services, field or testing experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Two (2) years of team leadership is strongly preferred.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge :
Required Skills :
Pace Analytical Services
Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.