QA/QC Supervisor

QA/QC Supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related discipline required.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude required.
• Requires superior interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with client, public, and employees.
• Ability to effectively train individuals and groups both in the classroom and on the job required.
• Excellent management required.
• Must possess superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects.
• Ability to operate within a team atmosphere required.
• Ability to assess priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure required.
• Ability to operate computer and other office machines as needed.
• Strong mathematics and computer skills including email, word processing, and spreadsheets required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of chemical, biological, and physical tests required for research, development or quality control.
• Responsible for performing routine tasks and analyses on samples in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• May perform specialized analysis under the direction of the Plant Manager, Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Supervisor to support applied quality assurance and control procedures.
• Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company quality and hygiene plans.
• Assists in special studies in the laboratory and possibly in the field.
• Conduct all login procedures, both manual and electronic, of samples delivered to the laboratory, ensuring proper labeling, including maintenance of paperwork and logbooks.
• Sub-sample a variety of materials, process and product samples and follow proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
• The primary function of the QA/QC Chemist is improving existing testing procedures with the goal of improving testing efficiency, accuracy, precision, and repeatability.
• Resolves quality issues including instrument reliability, accuracy, precision, turnaround time, capability, and value.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Provide technical support and repair on analytical instruments such as PARR Calorimeters, Karl Fischer, Ion Chromatography, Closed Cup Flash Point, GC/MS, ICP-OES, CVAA – Mercury Analyzers, and Microwave Digesters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience of 3 to 5 years in the hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Prior supervisor experience of 1 to 2 preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in wastewater equipment maintenance and troubleshooting desired.
• Intermediate/advanced skills in applying Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare memos and conduct analysis of cost and process data desired.