Laboratory Supervisor II at Core Laboratories in DEER PARK, Texas

Job Description:

LABORATORY SUPERVISOR II

SUMMARY

Supervises and performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by Saybolt's clients with required emphasis in Gas Chromatography.  Supervises all laboratory operations, personnel and safety programs in the designated location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for maintaining GC department and supporting personnel. Experienced in most related industry methods as well as building new methods and troubleshooting existing methods and instrumentation used for GC/GCMS and other related analysis.


• Read and understand all analysis, quality and safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.


• Set up, adjust and operate all laboratory equipment, quality systems and safety programs and train laboratory staff in the correct testing, quality and safety practices in accordance with applicable standards, company policies and sound laboratory practice.


• Assist in or perform basic analytical tests from well-defined standards and procedures as required by operational considerations. 


• Laboratory Supervisor training must be documented in the Saybolt Laboratory Chemist/ Technician Training Record book, verifying that the Supervisor is able to perform all required tests in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.


• Supervise and monitor the calibration of laboratory instruments and verify that all chemists and technicians under the Manager's supervision are trained and qualified to calibrate designated instruments and maintain proper calibration records.


• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.


• Exercise, and require lab employees to exercise, procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual #5, Safety Manual #7, and the Core Laboratories Safety and Environmental Manual, and company policies.


• Monitor personal and staff technical, safety and policy training.  Determine that laboratory employees pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical and gas analysis, Right-to-Know training, hazardous materials disposal, and other safety, performance and compliance training required by the materials tested and handled, and applicable regulations.


• Supervise laboratory employees and ensure their compliance with acceptable work habits, safety requirements, company policies, compliance to standards and policies, accuracy of test results, attitude, attendance, time keeping, and all other aspects of their job performance.


• Laboratory Supervisor must report to the Manager when any lab employee does not meet company performance or behavior standards.


• Ensure that samples to be tested are properly prioritized for testing; review test results and compare them with specifications or typical test results (if any).


• Understand and be able to complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into the laboratory's computer programs.


• Maintain all required quality control documents and have documents available for audit at all times.


• Monitor the operation and profitability of the laboratory.


• Purchase (with proper approval) and maintain laboratory equipment necessary to service customer requirements at the location.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities to perform the essential job functions when safety is not compromised.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree or 5 years experience in relevant operating environment including 2 years in a Lead role.

Minimum relevant industry experience/training including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, document and data management software (may include Oracle, Matrix One, or equivalent database and product data management systems).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructional and technical materials relating to procedures and safety; and applicable government regulations.  Must be able to write applicable reports and correspondence clearly.  Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, vessels, terminals, managers, schedulers and other Inspectors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and quantities (linear, volumetric, or weight) and to read and interpolate applicable data and tables.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formats. Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and customer relations aspects of performing error-free inspection work.  Ability to comprehend and use voyage analysis techniques.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

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.

• The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee may also be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.