Lead day-to-day laboratory operations and oversee QA/QC, analytical quality, equipment, records and staff training. The position is based in Rozenburg.
The role
As Laboratory Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory in Rozenburg. You keep the Laboratory Director informed about the lab's needs and handle matters that arise in the director's absence.
Responsibilities
- Act as the central QA/QC contact, overseeing and routinely reviewing quality-control data.
- Prepare reports on corrective and preventive actions relating to QA/QC, follow up on non-conformances and investigations, implement appropriate corrective actions, and maintain the related records.
- Ensure daily analyses are technically correct, resolve technical issues arising from routine analysis, and consult the Laboratory Director on less routine matters.
- Coordinate and schedule laboratory assignments for technicians, and help with testing during busy periods.
- Receive, compile and verify laboratory test data; maintain accurate records for customer quality-control samples, as well as original calibration data and daily quality-control data.
- Analyze and compile quality-control sample results to assess the operating efficiency of processes and/or testing equipment.
- Train laboratory analysts and serve as liaison between laboratory technicians, the Laboratory Director and Operations.
- Manage laboratory equipment and supplies; arrange repair or replacement of faulty equipment and supplies, and perform instrument calibrations and verifications according to schedule.
- Coordinate external support services, including instrument service contracts where applicable and subcontracted sample analysis. Maintain the related records, review final reports, and oversee laboratory recordkeeping and physical maintenance.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the petroleum industry, or an associate degree and/or at least five years of experience in the petroleum industry.
- Strong management experience.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with employees, external consultants, executive management and colleagues.
- Technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.
- A thorough understanding of safety and training matters.
Schedule and employment details
The shift pattern, working hours, contract type and salary are not specified.