Job Requirements

The Laboratory Manager will oversee the safe and environmentally sound activity of the laboratory department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organizations in-process analyses and products and/or development processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assures that all safety and environmental requirements are met for the laboratory.
• Hires and trains quality assurance staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that intermediate sample results from the pilot plant operation are accurate and repeatable.
• Develops, implements and manages processes to ensure that product analyses meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for intermediate analyses as well as products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to appropriate staff.
• Coordinates product testing processes and work load with the operations staff.
• Participates in analytical testing.
• Identifies and analyzes issues with the proper operation of all equipment / analysers in the laboratory and identify corrective measures.
• Reviews client, customer (internal and external), and user feedback.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with operation and maintenance of gas chromatographs (including mass spectroscopy) and Karl Fisher Titration for water content.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field to support the needs of Skyfall Biologicals, LLC. Three to five years of experience in related field required with supervisory experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing while working in a laboratory setting and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.