What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Supervisor position at Poly-America?
Overview
Poly-America, L.P. is seeking a Technical Laboratory Supervisor to organize workflows, develop employees and establish quality control guidelines. Poly-America produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags and construction films.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the operation, administration, technical supervision and management of the laboratory.
- Conduct quality tests, organize and implement corporate quality systems, and develop and write procedures related to these systems.
- Ensure accurate evaluation, interpretation, and verification of analyses performed in the laboratory.
- Responsible for reviewing, editing, and revising existing procedures and documents.
- Maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment; including FTIR, GC, TGA, and DSC.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Plastic Engineering preferred.
- Laboratory/Quality Assurance experience of 2 years working in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have experience maintaining and repairing the following laboratory equipment; FTIR, GC, TGA, and DSC.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and lead personnel.
- Experience with research project management.
- Skills in statistics and procedure implementation preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, vlookups) is preferred.
Poly-America, L.P. offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).
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