SUMMARY
The Assistant Laboratory Manager is responsible for supporting the efficiency of laboratory operations. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, this position will assist in coordinating and supervising laboratory activities to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards. Furthermore, key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, supervising, implementing quality control measures, and collaborating with other departments. Additionally, the Assistant Laboratory Manager makes sure that all activities are being conducted in a safe and healthy manner and housekeeping is up to organization standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
o Assist the Laboratory Manager in overseeing daily laboratory operations, including sample processing, testing and reporting to ensure timely and accurate results.
o Supports to create an environment that is professional, motivating, supporting, where people can grow and can perform effectively.
o Collaborate closely with the Laboratory Manager to develop and implement working procedures.
o Coordinate with other departments, such as operations and account management, to support high client satisfaction levels.
o Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation for client reporting, audits or internal purposes.
o Understand all analysis, quality and safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
o Organize and operate laboratory equipment, quality systems and safety programs and assist the Laboratory Manager to train laboratory staff correctly in testing, quality and safety practices in accordance with applicable standards, company policies and laboratory practices.
o Oversee and monitor the calibration of laboratory instruments and verify that all chemists and technicians under the Laboratory Manager's supervision are trained and qualified to calibrate designated instruments and maintain proper calibration records.
o Promptly report to the Laboratory Manager when any lab employee does not meet company performance or behavior standards.
o Understand and be able to complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into Saybolt's laboratory computer programs.
o Maintain all required quality control documents and always have documents available for audit.
o Oversee the integration and utilization of technology and stay updated on relevant company software and tools for improved efficiency or information sharing.
o Address and resolve issues or conflicts and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
o Oversee and make sure that all activities that are being conducted within the team are being executed in a healthy and safe manner.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
o Other activities can be requested and directed by the Management team.
o Must sometimes complete projects and duties with very short notice and under extreme time constraints.
o Saybolt processes are being conducted 24/7 and therefore work hours can occasionally be outside standard office hours.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
o A college degree in chemistry, or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
o Knowledge of inspection processes, industry regulations, and technical terminology is a plus.
o Knowledge of Petrochemical products, chemicals, or other liquid cargo
o Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and industry events.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
o Demonstrated professional and polite demeanor required.
o Understands Microsoft office programs on professional level and has the ability to make from data, useful information.
o Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
o Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
o Strong in data reporting.
o Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance requirements, and high ethical standards.
o Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
o The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
o Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o The employee may be asked to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
o Pass the drug and alcohol test specified by Saybolt for safety-sensitive employees.
o Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea. When the cause of such odors is within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and test or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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.
ASSISTANT LABORATORY MANAGER
SUMMARY
At the direction of the Laboratory Manager, supervises and performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by Saybolt's client. Monitors, to the extent designated by the Laboratory Manager, all laboratory operations, lab quality processes, personnel and safety programs in the designated location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructional and technical materials relating to technical procedures, quality management, safety, and applicable government regulations. Ability to write applicable reports and correspondence clearly. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, customers and laboratory staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and quantities (linear, volumetric, or weight) and to read and interpolate applicable data and tables. Able to draw and interpret applicable graphs and control charts.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formats.
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Ability to (1) supervise and direct other employees in the laboratory so that the efficiency of the laboratory operations and equipment remains high; (2) maintain applicable laboratory safety programs and good housekeeping practices in the laboratory; (3) understand and satisfy all laboratory quality requirements; (4) ensure that laboratory testing is performed and reported accurately and promptly in accordance with applicable standards; (5) show the potential to improve leadership skills as required in the location.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Saybolt requires laboratory management and testing staff to meet the following physical qualifications:
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 funs.