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- Supervise staff to carry out laboratory analysis according to established methods and meeting Quality Control (QC) standards.
- Schedule workflow through the department so that client deadlines are met in a timely fashion; monitor throughput and performance.
- Monitor and maintain lab QC standards. Responsible for the quality of all data released by the department.
- Work in partnership with lab personnel to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
- Train & motivate staff, set goals, review performance and assess training needs.
- May develop new laboratory methods in response to client/market needs with the guidance of the technical team
- Responsible for maintaining a sufficient stock of laboratory supplies for their department.
- Responsible for monitoring and checking for the completion of all daily H&S checks, emergency protocol and any incident/accident reports.
- Communicate to Branch Manager staffing requirements to maintain production.
- Responsible for co-ordinating training programs that are consistent with management objectives, includes quality management system, continuous technical improvement and HR training programs.
- Responsible for documenting and following up on employee performance issues including performance improvement plans.
- Ensuring each person within their responsibility has undergone an orientation (new hire, transfer etc).
- Communicates to appropriate individuals when an interruption in workflow occurs.
- Ensuring that each person has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
- Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
- Accountable for routine and non routine equipment maintenance.
- Directly responsible for ensuring all safety equipment is in place on a daily basis.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
- A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a science
- A minimum of 8 years' experience in an environmental analysis
- 1 – 3 years of previous leadership experience is required.
- Strong leadership skills and experience in the supervising
- Previous experience using laboratory instruments and
- Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work
- Candidates must be proficient in using various type of
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from
- Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be
- Ensures full compliance with the company's Health &
Laboratory Supervisor Microbiology - London, Canada - SGS
Description
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however a college diploma from a program that is a minimum of
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Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.