Laboratory Supervisor jobs in Mesquite, TX

An affiliate of Medisca, CED Analytical Laboratory Inc. (CED) is looking for a* Laboratory Supervisor* will supervise laboratory operations and personnel to assure testing of all samples is properly conducted. This includes planning and implementing control of laboratory building, supplies and instrumentation for continuous operations.
The opportunity:
Laboratory Operation

• Coordinate laboratory operations based on priorities and customer’s requirements.
• Plan and establish schedules and follow-up against turnaround time estimates.
• Provide direction and delegation of responsibilities to staff.
• Enforce all Laboratory procedures and answer staff questions about policies and procedures.
• Review technical problems and recommend solutions to problems and changes in procedures.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations.

Personnel Development

• Manage Lab Training Program
• Investigate analyst errors, laboratory issues, and out of specification data.
• Evaluate work performed by staff and re-train staff where necessary.
• Conduct performance appraisals, coaching, disciplinary documents, etc.
• Coach staff to improve testing technique, accuracy, and efficiency.

Communicate with Clients about procedures to assure the Laboratory is correctly interpreting testing requests.
Equipment and Instrumentation

• EPA/ Waste management coordination
• Maintain schedule and timely inspection/calibration of instrumentation.
• Analyze equipment data and ensure that all data generated from the laboratory maintains its integrity.

Purchase chemical inventory and monitors cost and supplier selection.
Prepare reports for management about Laboratory information and recommendations as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of cGMP/GLP, ICH, USP/NF, FDA regulations, Laboratory Investigation practices, and method development/validation
• Excellent communications skills; fluent English (oral & written) required
• Strong work ethic and reliable
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Able to work under pressure and successfully function in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required

Experience
Required

• Analytical instrumentation
• Management experience
• 7 year(s): Laboratory experience

Education
Required

• PhD or better
• Bachelor's degree or better in Science or related field

Job Type: Full-time