SUMMARY:

Manage the Analytical Services (AS) Department to provide technical and analytical support to the following Suterra LLC departments:  Operations, Quality Assurance, Product/Research Development, Regulatory and Sales.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory Supervisor:  

·         Supervise AS laboratory functions including quality control tests and analytical projects. 

·         Monitor the generation of analytical data, ensure appropriate and current test methods are used, critically evaluate the validity of results, and enforce safe work practices.

·         Oversee the design and implementation of projects and experiments.

·         Provide coaching, mentoring and training in analytical method development, validation, analyzing data, research techniques and problem solving.

·         Manage workloads and prioritization to include adequate staffing and instrumentation so that inter-department (customer) needs are met.

·         Responsible for scheduling AS equipment maintenance, upgrades and calibration.

Department Management : 

·         Develop annual AS department goals and operational/capital budgets aligned with company strategic objectives.

·         Manage AS budget including personnel, facility upgrades, equipment maintenance and capital purchases. 

·         Conduct biannual reviews of AS laboratory personnel including core competencies, goals and development plans.

·         Oversee continuous improvements to maximize quality, efficiency, capability and data output.

·         Provide monthly reports to management with updates on progress towards goals and KPIs.

GLP Compliance Program Management:

·         Direct and oversee the continued implementation and enhancement of GLP procedures in the laboratory (140 CFR Part 60).

·         Write and review SOPs.

·         Advise on Document Control and Data Archive procedures and maintain personnel files and facility records in accordance with GLP compliant regulations.

·         Coordinate training sessions with outside consultants and conduct in house training sessions.

·         Attend additional GLP training courses as needed.

·         Manage and act as a Study Director for analytical GLP studies.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Education: M.S.   in Chemistry or equivalent with coursework in Analytical Chemistry.

·         Minimum 8-10 years analytical chemistry experience, methods development and instrument validation using contemporary laboratory techniques (e.g. GC, MS, FTIR, thermal analysis, particle size analysis, IC)

·         Minimum five years supervising experience and proven proficiently in planning, communicating and coaching a team.

·         Minimum three years experience with Good Laboratory Practices including the familiarity with GLP and EPA regulatory requirements for laboratory operations and documentation (study director experience required).

·         Strong computer skills and proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

·         Strong math skills and background in statistics.

·         Excellent time and project management skills.

·         Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and data presentation skills.

WORKING CONDITION:

(Environment, hours, physical requirements – lifting, carrying, standing, etc.)

Mixed environment of laboratory and office work.  Laboratory work involves standing at lab bench of fume hood.  Standard day shift (40+ hours/week).  Occasional swingshift or weekend work necessary.  Must be able to lift/move 35 lb containers of material for sampling.

If interested please submit your resume hr@suterra.com and indicate “Chemist” in the subject line.