Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager

Reporting directly to the General Manager or designate, the Laboratory Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all facets of the assigned laboratory, reporting on all relevant activities including health & safety action plans and managing the quality and quantity of work performed by the departments. The Manager must be able to prioritize, delegate responsibilities and interact with others in a clear, concise manner to ensure facility tasks are completed efficiently, safely, accurately and on time. This role works closely with the Operations Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, and the plant supervisory staff.

Key Responsibilities : Assign and direct the work of the laboratory. Monitor laboratory supplies and direct re-supply requests through the assigned internal purchasing personnel. Update status of job processes in the internal database. Identifies and recommends improvements to processes and to procedures. Trouble shoot issues with the laboratory instrumentation. Complete documentation associated with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation. Govern the control of and declarations related to incoming and outgoing waste. Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials. Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters. Prepare reports summarizing laboratory work volumes and results. Ensure the department maintains established controls, procedures and accountability to manage safety, environment and regulatory compliance. Provide training to new employees. Act as coach / mentor to develop staff technical knowledge and capabilities. Assist with staff discipline, training and performance evaluation. Monitor and maintain staff training records. Report analytical results and coordinate with production personnel. Assist with the classification of waste materials. Supervise general laboratory housekeeping duties. Complete certificates of disposal and summaries of analyses as required. Ensure that relevant information is communicated to all departments, enabling them to effectively carry out their functions and work together to achieve goals. Performs additional duties as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies : 5+ year of progressive relevant laboratory experience (experience and understanding of industrial and liquid waste industry preferred) including a minimum of 2 years in a management role. Degree in chemistry (advanced degree preferred). Extensive knowledge about analytical instrumentation (experience with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy would be an asset). Extensive knowledge of TDG, Ontario Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act (knowledge about RPRA documentation would be an asset). Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Possess superior organizational and people management skills. Flexible to work extended hours. Emergency response availability including evenings and weekends. Proficient computer skills that must include Microsoft Office suite. Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment (hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, safety footwear). Able to work outdoors, exposed to the ambient weather conditions. Valid G License with a good driver abstract / CVOR abstract.