Laboratory Supervisor
Joseph, MO, US, 64504
Company Overview
Albaugh wants you to be part of our team! Founded in 1979 by our Chairman Dennis Albaugh, we are the largest privately-owned company in the world providing the critical crop protection chemical products that farmers use to grow crops. Our tagline, "Your Alternative", signifies our aspiration to be the number one value proposition to help farmers reliably grow plentiful, high quality food. As a member of our team you will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefit package but also enjoy a friendly, family-oriented environment, personal growth and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work is contributing to feeding our world!
Position Overview
The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of technicians and chemists during daily operations within their manufacturing area to drive results in safety, product quality, and optimization. The Laboratory Supervisor will utilize their personal proficiency, leadership skills, and collaborations skills to develop their team and partner with stakeholders to produce desired results.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead Quality Control laboratory team in performing work compliantly with safety, quality, and environmental requirements
- Partner with production to support day-to-day operations and to successfully produce products
- Oversee and perform laboratory testing, which may include HPLC, GC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, pH meter, viscometer, emulsion stability testing equipment, etc.
- Conduct analytical testing and batch calculations utilizing mathematical acuity, in support of production and process development
- Manage SAP system for laboratory and oversee product release
- Assist with the set-up of new or modified product specifications
- Manage maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results are generated
- Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Create and revise SOP’s and analytical test methods
- Manage training and development of laboratory staff in analytical techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and laboratory practices
- Effectively implement company policies
The Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related science
- Strong commitment to safety
- Experience with HPLC, titration, and chemical and physical testing techniques
- Instrument troubleshooting and maintenance experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated mathematical acuity
- Proficient with MS Excel and Word
- Willingness to work flexible hours to support a continuous operation, as needed to meet business obligations
Preferred Experience
- Previous leadership and/or management experience
- Experience working in a laboratory that supports a production / manufacturing team
- Experience with GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, LC/MS
- Experience with Good Laboratory Practices
- Experience with SAP
The Perks
Benefit package discussed at interviews.
Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review. Albaugh. LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Albaugh, LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Albaugh, LLC. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Albaugh, LLC. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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