Built Environment Laboratory Manager - fantastic leadership opportunity!

Company Description

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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting leadership opportunity where you can apply your Built Environment skill set in an industry-leading lab environment?  

If you have asbestos microscopy, inorganic metals analysis, microbiological testing and/or operations management experience, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Hayward, CA laboratory is looking for a Built Environment Laboratory Manager to join their team!  The Built Environment Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the asbestos microscopy, inorganics metals analysis and microbiological testing laboratories. The Laboratory Manager will be a subject matter expert and work with Departmental Supervisors to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. This position is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.

Job Functions

• Profitably manages the day-to-day operation of the respective laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput
• Ensures effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices
• Subject matter expert in the area of their analytical environmental chemistry
• Works with client services to resolve technical and service issues
• Works with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure that turnaround times are met
• Implements best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintain data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required.
• Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
• Oversees hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
• Responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory
• Ensures the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current workloads
• Monitors the quality of data and ensures that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time
• Performs regular in department visits throughout the laboratory
• Works in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning, and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology
• Actively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
• Maintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of SGS
• Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional EHS Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives
• Balances production and cost control demands with EHS needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other
• Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non-routine activities
• Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract
• Identifies client and project EHS requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group HSE Management System
• Ensures that suppliers/contractors are apprised of relevant HSE requirements and that any adverse EHS impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized
• Identifies and provides relevant EHS training for their personnel
• Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, or Microbiology (Required)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive laboratory management experience (Required)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Subject matter expert in asbestos testing, inorganic metals analysis, and/or microb