Organics Laboratory Manager

Job Description
We are a full-service environmental testing laboratory with an exciting opportunity to lead our Organics department. The Organics Lab Manager will play a key role in the success of a large, ongoing project. This person is a strong leader and communicator, can navigate a fast-paced environment, and is knowledgeable in organics/extractions.
OurWheat Ridge, CO laboratoryis looking for anenvironmental Laboratory Managerto join theirOrganicsteam! The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective laboratory. They will be a subject matter expert and work with Departmental Supervisors to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. This position is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.
Job Functions
Profitably manage the day-to-day operation of the respective laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput
Ensure effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices
Subject matter expert in the area of their analytical environmental chemistry
Work with client services to resolve technical and service issues
Work with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure that turnaround times are met
Implement best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintain data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
Demonstrate good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manage people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required
Ensure staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
Oversee hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
Responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory
Ensure the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current workloads
Monitoring the quality of data and ensure that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time
Perform regular in department visits throughout the laboratory
Work in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning, and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology
Actively promote a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
Maintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of SGS
Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional EHS Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives
Balances production and cost control demands with EHS needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other
Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non-routine activities
Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract
Identifies client and project EHS requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group HSE Management System
Ensures that suppliers/contractors are apprised of relevant HSE requirements and that any adverse EHS impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized
Identifies and provides relevant EHS training for their personnel
Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel
Performs other duties as required