Inorganics Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a full-time Inorganics Laboratory Manager who will report to the Operations Manager located in the Hillside, NJ office.  The Inorganics Laboratory Manager will be responsible for all aspects of laboratory management as determined by management.  This job will be different from one day to the next as work-flow dictates.  Work will include all aspects of laboratory operation from researching new methods, preparing SOPS, ordering supplies, preparing laboratory documentation records, assisting in analysis of select procedures and reviewing completed results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Technical Managers report to the Operations Manager and are responsible for: Coordinating laboratory analyses. Supervising in-house chain-of-custody. Scheduling sample analyses. Overseeing data review. Overseeing preparation of analytical reports. Approving final analytical reports prior to submission. Performing an Annual Management System Review. Certifying personnel with appropriate educational and/or technical background perform all tests for which the laboratory is accredited. Monitoring standards of performance in quality control and quality assurance. Monitoring the validity of the analyses performed and data generated in the laboratory to assure reliable data. Ensuring that enough qualified personnel are employed to perform the work of the laboratory. Performing a final review of all analytical results before they are released for printing. Training newly employed personnel to perform the assigned duties. Generating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for his/her department Updating the SOPs when necessary.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or environmental science from an accredited institution. Have at least one year of laboratory experience in the chemical analysis of drinking water, non-potable water, solid and chemical materials, air and/or emissions, or biological tissue samples. For chemical Testing in Metals, Metals – ICP, ICP/MS and DCP, Metals Preparation Categories, Inorganics – Metals Analysis, and Asbestos Analysis Categories: DW05-DW07, NPW05-NPW08, SCM04-SCM07, AE02-AE03, AE07, and BT02-BT04. Must have three (3) months of experience in performing the following test for chemical testing in analyze-immediately and continuous monitoring Categories DW04 and NPW04, and Categories DW03 & NPW03 for turbidity and residue-settleable. For Chemical Testing in Inorganic Parameters, Characteristics of Hazardous Waste and Physical Analyses, Inorganic Parameters and Preparation, and Inorganics – Non-Metals Analysis Categories: DW03, NPW03, SCM02-03, AE01, and BT01.

ABOUT US: At Garden State Laboratories, Inc., we contribute to the protection of public health and safety. We have been a leader in environmental testing for more than 75 years.  Our certified laboratories located in Union and Ocean counties are equipped for microbiology and chemistry testing of drinking water, private wells, recreational bathing water, wastewater, and solid/hazardous wastes for all of New Jersey. Our satellite offices in Hunterdon and Sussex counties, along with a fleet of field samplers provides unparalleled sampling techniques and sample pick up services for clients.

WHY JOIN US?  At Garden State Laboratories, caring about the well-being of our employee’s sustainability and growth is what our family-owned business stand by.  Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is a great place to work, employees join our team, and they stay. We are committed to providing an atmosphere of development and training for our employees. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including 401k and a flexible work schedule. Here at Garden State Laboratories, Inc. our culture is family, we promote a diversified and inclusive work environment.

As a Garden State Laboratories, Inc. employee, you will become part of a Certified Laboratory.  We offer full-time employees benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, disability insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and dental options.