Overview
Laboratory Manager Jobs in Edmonton – Alberta at AGAT Laboratories
Title: Laboratory Manager
Company: AGAT Laboratories
Location: Edmonton – Alberta
Category: Research/Development, Science
AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada; our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food and Life Sciences sectors.
Summary:
AGAT Laboratories is adding to our team with a Laboratory Manager for our Edmonton Oil & Gas division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory staff and business. As this role is a senior position one will be providing
leadership
and direction to the team as well as being an integral part of providing “Service Beyond Analysis”.
Duties:
Ensure effective laboratory operations, including: client service, security, housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality and environmental practices.
Demonstrate organizational
leadership
: delegate and empower subordinates appropriately while
leading by example
.
Contribute to the fiscal aspects of their operation including preparing capital and operating budgets, evaluating performance and taking corrective action, when required. Review non-routine work orders before assigning to laboratory to ensure laboratory capability and profitability.
Manage staff timesheets, vacations, absences and purchase requisitions in accordance with AGAT Laboratories’ policies and procedures.
Ensure that laboratory procedures are documented, properly taught to laboratory staff, being adhered to and enforced.
Communicate and resolve any issue or event that impacts laboratory operations or client relations. Raise nonconformance investigation requests to the
Quality Assurance
Officer.
Oversee and ensure that client calls and requests are handled in a diligent manner. Complete follow-up communications on client calls and requests Review and respond to all Customer Review Forms in a timely manner. Report, review and authorize test results, as required. Assist corporate management, as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field.
Essential practical equipment knowledge of GC-MS, ICP and NMR. 5 + years of laboratory analysis experience.
4+ years in a supervisor or management role.
Demonstrated success in a
leadership
capacity.
Experience in testing methodology and validation, creation and revision of laboratory SOPsTechnical experience in the use, calibration and troubleshooting of various analytical instrumentation commonly found in a commercial laboratory. Extensive knowledge of QA/QC procedures, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and proficiency testing required.
Experience managing laboratory accreditation will be considered a strong asset.
AGAT Laboratories would like to thank all applicants; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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