Team Lead, Chemistry Laboratory
SGS North America Inc.

Job Info

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Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Team Lead, Chemistry Laboratoryserves as a technical resource and leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data. Assists Manager, Chemistry Laboratoryto oversee the specific operation and daily activities of a specific group within the department (for example Chromatography Group, Dissolution Group, Elemental Impurities, Physical-Chemical testing, etc.). Responsibility may include but is not limited to scheduling of the samples testing and projects, document writing, training personnel, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Manages a team of Laboratory Analysts, Laboratory Technicians, and Laboratory Assistants
• Has the responsibility for direct reports (in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager interviews and selects final candidates, plans and schedules daily work assignments, completes performance evaluations, performance management, and disciplinary actions documents for employees)
• Responsible for the on-time and quality of work produced by the Chemistry Laboratory
• Ensures the laboratory delivers results as scheduled and as agreed with the client
• Responsible for compliance with current regulatory practices
• Serves as a technical expert for the team in study designs, analytical techniques, and analysis of data
• Trains Analysts on techniques and methods of analysis
• May assist with writing and reviewing protocols and reports, and other projects
• Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents as needed
• Assist with investigations, responds to and follow up on client inquiries and complaints
• Provides technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and clients regarding testing, reporting, or technical inquiries
• Inputs and maintains technical information to support the laboratory functions/operations
• Completes laboratory tasks and assignments within tight deadlines
• Manages multiple projects as assigned
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable
• Assists in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered when needed
• Makes day-to-day decisions within the group
• Has some authority for personnel actions (scheduling work hours, training, and coaching)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in a chemistrylaboratory
• 3+ years of protocol and report writing experience

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