What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager I GCMS/VOC position at NSF?
NSF is seeking a GCMS and VOC manager, This job involves the management and coordination of people and instrumentation to keep preparation and analytical work smoothly flowing through several different lab areas including the GC, VOC, and Radiological testing areas, while meeting all quality and safety requirements.
- Train, develop, motivate, and evaluate a competent workforce in cooperation with the management team.
- Overall responsibility to ensure that production targets and turnaround time goals are met.
- Ensure that the team meets safety, quality, and cost control objectives, proactively identifying risks and driving corrective actions.
- Coordinate resources between reporting lab areas..
- Provide technical oversight and help with troubleshooting/problem resolution as appropriate for testing in the GC, VOC, and radiologicals group.
- Ensure that equipment and instruments are appropriately maintained, and that lab documentation is well organized and up to date.
- Drive adoption of new processes, systems, or organizational changes.
- Perform clear, data driven updates on performance, risks, and mitigation plans with the reporting area.
- Perform other duties as requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of college or technical training or equivalent required.
- 2 to 5 years plus of laboratory experience plus demonstrated management or supervisory skills in a laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of standard lab procedures and instrumentation including GC and GCMS.
- Able to work well in a production team environment with strong organizational skills.
- Consistent attention to detail and verbal/written communication skills.
- Computer skills with laboratory LIMS and instrumentation software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA in a directly related science field or an equivalent combination of experience and coursework.
- Demonstrated method development and/or troubleshooting skills with GC, GCMS, and radiological instrumentation/
- Detailed instrumentation knowledge for work in area, including knowledge of instrument software such as Empower and Chromeleon.
- Background/Knowledge in dietary supplement testing.
- Background/Knowledge in EPA testing methods.
- Knowledge of NSF/ANSI standards.
- Knowledge of 17025 and TNI requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to handle both desk and laboratory work environments.