Laboratory Supervisor Geochemistry (Masbate)

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Assists the Operations Executive in controlling and organizing the day-to-day technical operations of the laboratory to ensure compliance to SGS Global policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and various management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO/IEC 17025.  

• Assists in overseeing the technical laboratory activities and operations in accordance with the company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and other international standards to which SGS subscribes. 

• Reviews specific laboratory procedures and results of method modification, verification, and validation. 

• Assists in ensuring the operational requirements and performance targets of the laboratory are achieved through proper manpower planning, work distribution, performance monitoring and reporting, resource allocation and equipment maintenance. 

• Prepares and updates reports related to the analyses performed. 

• Prepares, evaluates, and signs laboratory test reports.  

• Prepares and submits relevant monthly or quarterly statutory / regulatory reports 

• Conducts review of annual inventory requirement and submits the required bulk orders. 

• Coaches lab analysts and lab aides on the performance of test, analyses, and sample preparation. 

• Oversees the performance of the laboratory staff members. 

• Ensures that good housekeeping practices are observed, and laboratory activities comply with Company OI Manual & IMS. 

• Oversees various administrative duties such as but not limited to safekeeping laboratory documents like SDS, records of analyses, inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals, and admin/logistical assistance to staff performance monitoring including giving of feedback to ensure they meet performance standards, providing training and/or disciplining staff when necessary. 

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in contribution to departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior. 

Profile 

• Registered Chemist (BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BS Agrichemistry) 

Required Skills 

      Experience/Technical Knowledge 

• Minimum 4 years related experience in a laboratory set-up 

• Keyboard skills; skilled in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint 

• Core (Integrity, Work Standard, Customer Service Orientation, Communication), Professional/Technical Knowledge, Functional (Organization skill, Analysis/Problem Assessment, Attention to Details/ Quality orientation, and Judgment/ Problem-solving). 

Language 

• Fluent in English and Filipino (both written and verbal) 

Willing to be assigned in Masbate