Chemist / Lab Supervisor

Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

Carville Louisiana, United States NES Fircroft Full time
Candidate Profile

This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Closely related technical degree may be considered. Seeking candidates with more than six (6) years' experience.

Good supervisory skills, computer skills, quality control skills, and lab instrument maintenance skills are essential.

Must be available to field calls for troubleshooting or to respond 24 hours per day.  

Activities

This position makes recommendations for system and facilities improvement within the laboratory environment.

Performs daily review of all test data and watches for experimental deviations, testing errors, sampling errors, etc. Performs daily review of sample information and watches for data entry errors.

Administers personnel matters for all affected employees (performance reviews, overtime, vacation schedules, time keeper, etc.)

Maintains the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure quality data is recorded and available as needed.

Oversees the Lab Specialists in maintaining all laboratory instruments in proper working order. Includes being knowledgeable in the operation, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all laboratory instruments and equipment; ensures that preventive maintenance, calibration and quality checks are conducted on lab equipment as scheduled or when needed as indicated by QC problems.

Oversees the maintenance of inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Prepares requisitions for laboratory materials and submits for approval. Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, including preparing spending authorization reviews and forms.

Oversees the analysis of samples for product shipments, in-process materials and incoming raw materials. Reports results to designated individuals, and properly records results, in an orderly fashion as necessary.  

Context & Environment

This position is responsible for assisting with testing of styrene and its accompanying raw materials and byproducts, assisting with testing and evaluation of regulatory water sampling and the development and implementation of analytical procedures, implementation, and monitoring of standards of performance, and training programs as required for effective laboratory operations.

Monitors and directs laboratory safety programs, loss control activities, and quality programs.

Designated as a Chemical Hygiene Officer and is responsible for chemical hygiene in the SM Process and Environmental Labs as described in the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Responsible for environmental testing and reporting to meet all environmental regulations.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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