Job Description
Lab Manager - POSITION IS LOCATED IN TEXAS. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED.
The Lab Manager manages complex laboratory functions and analysis relating to the operations of the facility. Reports directly to the Facility Manager. May be exposed to radiation within occupational limits.
Lab Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manages Laboratory employees.
- Periodically reviews analytical information from all laboratory personnel for technical correctness and compliance.
- Assists the Facility Manager in formulating waste acceptance and characterization guidance.
- Ensures that all waste received at the facility is in compliance with permits and the Land Disposal Restrictions Program.
- Advises and consults with interdepartmental management regarding laboratory support including, but not limited to sample identification, waste stabilization, characterization, various chemical analysis, weekly sampling, and processing waste.
- Supervises laboratory programs.
- Operates the Analytical Laboratory of the facility.
- Conducts oversight of all analysis performed in conjunction with the Waste Analysis Plan for the facility.
- Secures competent off-site analytical services where necessary.
- Ensures all samples of waste or media taken under the Waste Analysis Plan utilize proper protocols and that all laboratory wastes are managed properly.
- Ensures the maintenance of all Laboratory equipment.
- Implements Quality Controls and Quality Assurance programs for the lab.
- Acts as a mentor for all laboratory employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Lab Manager directly supervises employees in the Laboratory Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the Lab Manager must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Science degree(B.S.) in Chemistry, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university and four years of related experience working in a Chemical Analysis Laboratory, including a minimum of two years' experience supervising Laboratory personnel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation exposure within occupational limits.
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Job Tags
Full time, Relocation package,