Chemistry Supervisor

JOB FUNCTION: 

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Chemistry Supervisor will be responsible for organizing and coordinating the overall operation of the chemistry laboratory.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met within the laboratory safety and quality procedures.
• Coordinating, facilitating and monitoring the daily activities of the chemistry laboratory.
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced. 
• Promote a culture that inspires operational excellence.
• Communicate with internal staff about delays in expected deliverables.
• Monitors lab supplies and equipment; ensure sufficient stock of all critical items is maintained.
• Co-ordinates requests or recommends resource planning (e.g. need for additional staff or equipment). 
• Management of housekeeping schedule and cleanliness in lab. 
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines, including GMP and ISO17025. 
• Maintaining a safe, organized and efficient analytical laboratory space. 
• Adhere to the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform their duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current Test Methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 
• Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures and always wear required Personal Protective equipment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry related field, or 3-5 year of relevant work experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a leadership role with direct reports
• Strong relevant quantitative skills
• High level of computer skills and familiarity with data acquisition software
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Good conceptual basis in analytical chemistry
• Proven ability to perform standard chemical laboratory techniques 

Soft Skills: 

• Proven supervisory skills 
• Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, reward and correct the activities and behavior of members of the team.
• Able to demonstrate patience/adaptability to change 
• Ability to work while under pressure and with various distractions. 
• Organization of tasks to meet deadlines.  
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment

KEY POSITION COMPETENCIES TO BE MEASURED:

• Analytical capability and performance
• Technical communication skills
• Team player
• Organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods