What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY LAB MANAGER position at Yokogawa?
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Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Duties
¨ Design, develop, validate, and optimize complex GC analytical methods for diverse sample matrices (gases, liquids,
hydrocarbons, polymers, environmental samples, etc.).
¨ Drive advanced separation analysis using TCD, FID, and FPD detectors.
¨ Engage the GC Application Engineering team to develop protocols for sample preparation and injection techniques.
¨ Engage in internal team execution and tuning functions for GC application development.
¨ Conduct in-depth data analysis, including integration review, peak identification, quantification of trace-level analytes, and
conduct root cause analysis to engage the team with improvements.
¨ Oversee maintenance plans for all GC equipment, including column installation, detector maintenance, leak checks,
pump servicing, and system troubleshooting.
¨ Maintain complete and accurate laboratory logs and electronic records.
¨ Champion the monitoring of system performance, calibration status, and consumable usage.
¨ Ensure all GC methods and processes comply with organizational, industry, and regulatory standards (ISO, ASTM, EPA,
FDA, etc., if applicable).
¨ Facilitate documentation updates for SOPs, methods, calibration protocols, and validation reports.
¨ Drive operational readiness for internal and external audits and provide expert technical responses.
¨ Manage factory acceptance testing (FAT) and oversee demonstration of the GCs to customers and end users, as well as
manage the FAT action items.
¨ Ensure organizational adherence to laboratory safety protocols, chemical handling procedures, and waste disposal
requirements.
¨ Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to increase laboratory throughput, reliability, and data accuracy,
as well as harmonizing organizational growth initiatives.
¨ Champion the development of training programs for new hires, as well as coordinating refresher training and knowledge
sharing.
¨ Leading and ensuring consistent and compliant quality risk assessments.
¨ Provides support to the Proposals team and Project Engineering team on customer inquiries; Determine feasibility of
applications and designs gas chromatograph customer specific applications for quotation costing.
¨ Mentors Lead Technical Specialist in assigning tasks to subordinates, meeting lab production schedules and ensuring product
quality.
¨ Manage inventory management for items such as cylinders, regulators, tubing, column packing materials, and spare parts.
¨ Interface with Project Managers to provide execution progress updates and estimated labor forecast.
¨ Oversee the management of shipping and receiving the GCs.
¨ Additional duties as assigned
SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent field of study; or more than 7 years of related GC or laboratory experience, including any managerial experience.
Core Competencies
¨ Influences outcomes and builds buy-in across stakeholders
¨ Communicates clearly, transparently, and with purpose
¨ Anticipates future needs, risks, and opportunities
¨ Builds strong cross-functional partnerships
¨ Champions a culture of agility and improvement
¨ Drives execution and ensures consistent, high-quality results
¨ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex analytical results and documents
¨ Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the environment is loud.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 100 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Duties
¨ Design, develop, validate, and optimize complex GC analytical methods for diverse sample matrices (gases, liquids,
hydrocarbons, polymers, environmental samples, etc.).
¨ Drive advanced separation analysis using TCD, FID, and FPD detectors.
¨ Engage the GC Application Engineering team to develop protocols for sample preparation and injection techniques.
¨ Engage in internal team execution and tuning functions for GC application development.
¨ Conduct in-depth data analysis, including integration review, peak identification, quantification of trace-level analytes, and
conduct root cause analysis to engage the team with improvements.
¨ Oversee maintenance plans for all GC equipment, including column installation, detector maintenance, leak checks,
pump servicing, and system troubleshooting.
¨ Maintain complete and accurate laboratory logs and electronic records.
¨ Champion the monitoring of system performance, calibration status, and consumable usage.
¨ Ensure all GC methods and processes comply with organizational, industry, and regulatory standards (ISO, ASTM, EPA,
FDA, etc., if applicable).
¨ Facilitate documentation updates for SOPs, methods, calibration protocols, and validation reports.
¨ Drive operational readiness for internal and external audits and provide expert technical responses.
¨ Manage factory acceptance testing (FAT) and oversee demonstration of the GCs to customers and end users, as well as
manage the FAT action items.
¨ Ensure organizational adherence to laboratory safety protocols, chemical handling procedures, and waste disposal
requirements.
¨ Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to increase laboratory throughput, reliability, and data accuracy,
as well as harmonizing organizational growth initiatives.
¨ Champion the development of training programs for new hires, as well as coordinating refresher training and knowledge
sharing.
¨ Leading and ensuring consistent and compliant quality risk assessments.
¨ Provides support to the Proposals team and Project Engineering team on customer inquiries; Determine feasibility of
applications and designs gas chromatograph customer specific applications for quotation costing.
¨ Mentors Lead Technical Specialist in assigning tasks to subordinates, meeting lab production schedules and ensuring product
quality.
¨ Manage inventory management for items such as cylinders, regulators, tubing, column packing materials, and spare parts.
¨ Interface with Project Managers to provide execution progress updates and estimated labor forecast.
¨ Oversee the management of shipping and receiving the GCs.
¨ Additional duties as assigned
SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent field of study; or more than 7 years of related GC or laboratory experience, including any managerial experience.
Core Competencies
¨ Influences outcomes and builds buy-in across stakeholders
¨ Communicates clearly, transparently, and with purpose
¨ Anticipates future needs, risks, and opportunities
¨ Builds strong cross-functional partnerships
¨ Champions a culture of agility and improvement
¨ Drives execution and ensures consistent, high-quality results
¨ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex analytical results and documents
¨ Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the environment is loud.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 100 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!