Lab Manager

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States Harken Research Full time

Company Description 

Harken Research is an ISO17025 accredited testing laboratory located in Los Angeles with two core business units: consumer product testing and pharmaceutical contract research. Within the consumer product testing unit dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics are the focus – with additional testing services catering to other industries. Our strengths are our ability to offer customized testing and problem solving to address client needs; excellent customer service; and quick turnaround times. 

 

Summary 

We are seeking a lab manager with a strong analytical chemistry testing lab background to manage and train lab technicians, plan and oversee the testing schedule, and perform testing of client samples primarily via HPLC and LC-MS/MS. Additional duties include communication with clients, method development, method validation, and SOP writing. The position comes with opportunity for growth and to make important contributions to improve efficiencies and workflows within the company. 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Manage the testing schedule for chemists and provide instruction to lab technicians for sample preparation 
  • Work with Client Services and other scientists to provide testing status updates to clients 
  • Train scientists and lab technicians 
  • Work with Client Services and others scientists to complete OOS investigations and report back to clients within specified timeframe 
  • Analyze client samples by HPLC and/or LC-MS/MS. Analysis by ICP-MS and/or GC-MS or other appropriate analytical techniques may be within the scope of duties as well. 
  • Review raw and QA/QC data ensuring it meets established criteria and approve results for reporting. 
  • Execute method development and validation in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements. 
  • Submit non-conforming work to the Corrective Action/Preventative Action workflow. 
  • Work with the Lab Director to prepare and review SOPs and other controlled documentation. 
  • Work with a team of scientists in a fast-paced environment to design and implement analytical strategies. 
  • Prepare technical reports. 
  • Develop and optimize sample processing methods prior to analysis of samples. 
  • Write scientific SOPs. 
  • Identify process inefficiencies and suggest solutions. 


Qualifications 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field (such as Chemistry or Chemical Engineering) and demonstrated technical proficiency and 6 or more years of experience working in a laboratory, or PhD in relevant field and 4 or more years of experience working in a laboratory 
  • Experience and technical proficiency with one or more of the following: ICP-MS, GC-MS, GCMS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and/or HPLC 
  • Experience in a testing laboratory 
  • Experience writing SOPs 
  • Accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, GLP, or GMP) 
  • Experience with analytical method development and validation 
  • Experience with dietary supplement testing or manufacturing 

 

Benefits 

Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid vacation, 401(k) + company match 


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