NVL Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment
Status: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Laboratory
Reports to: General Manager
Responsibilities:
- Plans, manages and supervises the activities in the laboratory to ensure all staff, processes,
and procedures meet or exceed company standards for quality, accuracy, safety and customer service - Tests new and improved laboratory methods and procedures
- Prepares and maintains accurate, appropriate documents and records of all daily lab activities in a timely manner
- Trains and/or supervises the training of all laboratory staff to ensure appropriate coverage in all lab functions
- Evaluates quality control and quality assurance statistics and modifies SOP’s and manuals as needed
- Maintains smooth flow of samples through the lab and that all reports are reported in timely manner
- Maintains QC charts and statistics in compliance with accreditation requirements
- Develops and manages a budget for the lab and effectively controls lab costs
- Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and consults with Technical Director about safety issues
- Responsible for planning workload schedules and distribution to ensure maximum efficiency
- Maintains and monitors inventory of lab supplies including chemicals and standard stock solutions to ensure usage does not past expiration
- Conducts scheduled performance evaluations
- Performs all duties as assigned by the General Manager
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Science
- Must have at least five years of lab experience
- Documented experience in Metals and Organics analysis is preferred
- Knowledge and ability to efficiently set up and operate laboratory instruments
- Must have proven knowledge and skills in method validation
- Ability to set up and oversee effective bench procedures
- Must be skilled at reviewing and authenticating data
- Excellent computer knowledge of software applications, including MS Office
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills and the ability to multi task
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- The functions of this position are performed primarily in an office and laboratory environment
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds
- Requires visual acuity to read, to determine color, depth perception and field of vision
- Dexterity to write, grasp objects and perform simple arithmetic calculations
- Ability to stand for sustained periods of time, sit, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and walk without assistance
- Ability to conduct repetitive motions using hands, wrists and fingers
- Ability to talk and hear and communicate at a normal speaking levels
- Ability to use fingers to pick up, pinch and type on a keyboard without assistance
