What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at BSK Associates?
Join Our Team as a Laboratory Manager!
BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Laboratory Manager to join our Team. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!
What makes BSK unique?
- Welcoming and Supportive Culture: Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you'll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
- Empowering Management: Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work-life balance-values we live by, not just talk about.
- Core Values: We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you'll see reflected in our day-to-day work.
Job-Type: Full-Time
Full-Time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid Medical insurance with by-up options for your dependents. Employee and Dependent Dental and Vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, ESOP and 401k plans. 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time earned on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $72,800-$93,600, paid annually, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.
Role and Responsibilities
The Satellite Laboratory Operations Manager provides direct oversight of the laboratory under the direction of the General Manager and/or Laboratory Director. This includes the areas of Sample Preparation, Technical Operations (i.e. Sample Analysis) and Facilities. He or she serves an assistant to the General Manager / Laboratory Director and is the effective leader of the laboratory in the their absence. The Satellite Operations Manager would be best described as a Laboratory Director in training; this person would be the prime candidate to assume the Laboratory Director position for the satellite should an opening become available.
- Ensure the day to day laboratory operational activities meet client testing specifications and quality assurance requirements.
- Work closely with the Technical Services Regional Manager and QA Regional Manager to ensure the production of profitable, technically sound testing services.
- Monitor staffing levels, adjusting to meet current operating conditions and service needs.
- Manage laboratory resources to ensure profitability and service standards.
- Oversee staff and ensure accountability through assistance and input in recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Work with General Manager / Laboratory Director to monitor performance metrics critical to meeting business performance objectives.
- Work with General Manager / Laboratory Director to make continuous improvements in quality, service, efficiencies and employee satisfaction.
- Provide on-site leadership to laboratory staff.
- Along with General Manager / Lab Director, promote the company Mission, Vision and Values in laboratory daily activities.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors' Degree in Scientific Discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or similar)
- Ten years previous environmental laboratory experience, including three years as a department manager
- Experience with ISO-Based Quality Assurance Systems / Quality Control Programs
- Experience in basic financial analysis (Profit / Loss statements)
Salary : $72,800 - $93,600