Manager, Chemistry Laboratory

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• Manages overall activities and staff of the Chemistry department. 
• Serves as technical expert, providing scientific leadership and guidance to clients and staff. 
• Trains staff on appropriate laboratory techniques and procedures. 
• Ensures the Chemistry laboratory is cGMP compliant and audit-ready at all times. 
• Oversees laboratory investigations for OOS and OOT events. 
• Cultivates key client relationships. 
• Participates in negotiating contracts. 
• Provides information required for quoting. 
• Helps to resolve Client complaints. Ensures client requests are met in a timely and effective manner. 
• Responsible for protocol and reports write up and approval. 
• Develops department plan to meet future client needs. 
• In conjunction with the Site Manager, plans and executes: staffing, supply, equipment, and facility issues as necessary to properly run the chemistry testing department to meet client and SGS needs. 
• Provides the Operations manager data for and feedback on monthly and yearly forecasts. 
• Represents SGS during client visits and regulatory inspections. 
• Conducts annual performance reviews of department staff. 
• Has full supervisory responsibility of Chemists and Technicians, both direct and indirect reports (hiring: interviewing, selection; planning work, scheduling, performance evaluations, performance management and termination for employees). 

Additional Information:

Salary: $90k to $100k 

Some Benefit Highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences discipline 
• 7+ years working in a Chemistry lab setting with experience following strict safety standards 
• 2+ years of experience with Quality Management System ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 compliance AND 
• 5+ years supervisory experience 
• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines 
• Experience working in a multinational organization 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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