laboratory manager-environmental - Hazleton, United States - Hawk Mountain Labs

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Management is the Art & Science of knowing your resources and the ability to maximize them for success.

HawkMtn Labs, Inc.

(HML), an established and respected environmental analytical testing laboratory located near Hazleton Pennsylvania, has an immediate opening for an experienced Laboratory Manager.

The Lab Manager provides effective leadership and is responsible for ensuring that our staff and operations have the necessary tools and support to perform at the optimum level of efficiency while maintaining a strict ethical protocol of all processes and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain overall labs spaces, including cleanliness and organization.
Maintain and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including managing inventory, lab consumables, and chemicals.
Assure consistency, reliability and credibility of data
Ensure benchmark strategies and procedures (i.e., proficiency testing, analyst training, daily controls) are followed and corrective measures are taken
Model, promote and maintain a safe work environment that follows established Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) procedures; as well as strict adherence to SOPs and GMPs

Oversee lab safety, regulatory compliance and related trainings, including tracking chemicals and hazardous materials and enforcing PPE policy and lab safety rules.

Create and edit SOPs for lab procedures, safety, equipment maintenance, and others as needed
Ensure all test and measurement systems are operating within set parameters
Keep management apprised of any condition that may impact production schedules
Maintain laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operation, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; and ensure staff compliance
Maintain/Operate compressed gases through compliance with federal and state requirements
Monitor, measure and report on production related issues
Develop and maintain sample receiving system and log
Set daily operational direction for the work team
Model and promote a customer focused culture within the team
Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including occasional off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies.
Collaborate regularly with team to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab
Communicate and collaborate with various departments to identify, troubleshoot and resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery to the customer
Train staff on basic laboratory skills and run lab orientation for all new hires.
Promote inclusion while developing employees to increase skills and facilitate professional growth;
Empower and continuously motivate their team, to get the most creative thinking from the team
Participate in meetings with staff, management and/or customers to address any concerns related to the Laboratory
Perform additional duties as assigned
Effectively Communicate by being consistent, authentic and transparent
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis


Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Biology/Chemistry or a related field
3-5 years supervisory experience or management experience
5 + years analytical experience or related technical field
Effective Communication and Management skills with proven track record of success


Essentials:
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LEADER
This position is Full Time, Monday through Friday 1st shift, with weekends & overtime as needed.

HawkMtn Labs offers a Competitive Salary and Benefit Package including Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Holidays, Company Matched 401K, Paid Time Off and Casual Dress Environment.

If you meet the Qualifications, are interested in a rewarding and challenging career,

please forward your resume for immediate consideration to:

Attention:
Hiring Manager

Are You Ready ?
We ARE

HawkMtn Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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