Laboratory Manager - Environment Testing - 1st Shift

Position Summary: 

Performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to develop, evaluate, and supervise staff; planning and monitoring work flow; designing, implementing, and utilizing departmental operations systems; promoting safety; remaining current on technical developments in assigned areas; communicating with clients; maintaining a strong commitment to quality. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
• Assist in setting yearly cost and profit goals
• Help staff develop their potential through training and team building
• Plan and organize work flow for efficient operations
• Perform analytical work as required
• Supervise personnel; responsible for the direct management of Group Leader(s) and some non-leadership employees of the departments
• Prepare and carry out performance appraisals of staff
• Maintain technical competence in areas of oversight
• Communicate company policies to staff
• Maintain quality assurance program in the department
• Maintain and promote safety program
• Service clients through telephone contact, letters, reports, etc.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of instrumentation and equipment
• Interview prospective employees and recommend hire; recommend termination for employees with unacceptable performance
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Provide written reports to management as required
• Demonstrate commitment to quality through the application of quality principles (conformance to requirements, prevention, the zero defect standard, and participation in corrective action work groups)
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
• Utilize PC applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database) to improve productivity
• Assist in developing new markets for analytical services
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Role is 1st shift, full-time.