Assistant Laboratory Manager - Petroleum at Intertek USA Inc. in Gonzales, Louisiana

Job Description:

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 43,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

Caleb Brett

This team provides cargo inspection and analytical assessment to the world's petroleum, mining, minerals and biofuels industries. With solutions based on years of expertise, innovation and advanced analytical capabilities, we help customers optimize return on cargoes and help them resolve difficult technical challenges

What's in it for you?

• Perform work that is meaningful to your community
• Strong medical, dental, vision, supplemental life benefits available
• 401k match program (eligibility after 30 days of employment)
• Opportunity to grow a career with an Industry-recognized employer
• Generous Vacation/Sick time benefits

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Laboratory operations.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to Manager, Lab

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive. Duties may include the following:

• To assist in or conduct investigations of discrepancies to resolve problems with clients. To inform Management of required Corrective Actions.
• To maintain communication with clients and Management regarding status of samples.
• To communicate with Management regarding routine needs of the Laboratory.
• To oversee the activities of shipping, receiving, sample retention and sample disposal.
• To provide objective input into crew members' 10X Journey.
• To assist in the training for all levels of crew members.
• To maintain an awareness of the abilities and personality of each technician.
• To carry out the above responsibilities and others which may be assigned in a safe and ethical manner, and in a fashion, which demonstrates support for the Company's Quality Policy, Business Ethics Policy, Vision, and Strategy. To exercise good judgement, common sense, and diplomacy in doing so.
• Renders to clients an accurate, rapid, and efficient testing service of
  indisputable integrity
• Ensures that adequate equipment and staff are available for all jobs.
• Collaborates with the Lab Manager, manages laboratory employee.
  performance and maintains an effective work group.
• Seeks new business and is a positive representative to clients.
• Perform other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 2+ years Petroleum Laboratory Experience.
• Competent in the routine operation of a petroleum testing laboratory
• To be on-call during off hours to assist crew members as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude, a high tolerance for job pressure and long hours, and the ability for working and communicating with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Experience with LIMS, industry specific Databases and MS Office
• Solid leadership experience and ability to the manage staff to achieve the required level of quality with testing, training, safety, and financial goals of the office.
• Experience and knowledge with ICP and GC is preferred
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven

What we have to offer:

• When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more. We at Intertek are very proud of the benefits package we offer our new hires!

• Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

#LI-CL1Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.