Laboratory Technical Supervisor

HGS Engineering, Inc., is a professional services consulting firm providing comprehensive environmental, engineering, health/safety, emergency management, and information technology support to the federal government and private clients. HGS has a comprehensive benefit package that includes health care, vacation and sick leave, educational incentives, long term health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in chemical, environmental, biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with 24 credit hours in chemistry and 16 credit hours in general microbiology and biology.
• 2 years of experience in the environmental analysis of representative inorganic or organic analytes for which the lab seeks or maintains accreditation. (Legionella and HPC)
• A Master's or doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one year of experience.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to interpret data
• Familiarity with quality standards and processes
• Leadership and management skills

DESCRIPTION: As the Technical Supervisor, your tasks will include:

• overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory;
• supervising, evaluating, and – when necessary – correcting the work of laboratory technical staff;
• monitoring performance data and the validity of the analyses for the laboratory;
• working with other members of laboratory management to ensure compliance with relevant standards;
• serving as a subject matter expert for all current laboratory analytes as well as the laboratory's quality management system, including the Quality Assurance Manual, standard operating procedures, record keeping practices, relevant standards, and other associated forms and documents;
• participating in annual audits of laboratory processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements;
• implementing corrective actions designed by the Quality Manager for any identified non-conformances and/or deficiencies in laboratory processes and/or results
• assisting the lab staff in processing incoming samples (as needed);
• reviewing all lab reports for data quality and accuracy;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment motor vehicle records report
• Must be able to spend long hours on your feet in the laboratory
• Must be capable of lifting 25 lbs. unassisted
• No teleworking options

*HGS Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. HGS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies, procedures, and practices with respect to all recruitment and hiring efforts are reviewed on an annual basis by an external organization as part of our active Affirmative Action Program.

*ADA Notice: HGS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, HGS will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our HR team at 256-236-1848.