Environmental Laboratory Manager - Hawk Mountain Labs Inc

HawkMtn Labs, Inc. (HML), an established and respected environmental analytical testing laboratory located near Hazleton, PA, has an immediate opening for an experienced Environmental Laboratory Manager.

The Lab Manager provides effective leadership and is responsible for ensuring that our staff and operations have the necessary tools and support to perform at the optimum level of efficiency while maintaining a strict ethical protocol of all processes and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain overall lab spaces, including cleanliness and organization.

• Maintain and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including managing inventory, lab consumables, and chemicals.

• Assure consistency, reliability and credibility of data

• Ensure benchmark strategies and procedures (i.e., proficiency testing, analyst training, daily controls) are followed and corrective measures are taken

• Model, promote and maintain a safe work environment that follows established Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) procedures; as well as strict adherence to SOPs and GMPs

• Oversee lab safety, regulatory compliance and related trainings, including tracking chemicals and hazardous materials and enforcing PPE policy and lab safety rules.

• Create and edit SOPs for lab procedures, safety, equipment maintenance, and others as needed

• Ensure all test and measurement systems are operating within set parameters

• Keep management apprised of any condition that may impact production schedules

• Maintain laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operation, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; and ensure staff compliance

• Maintain/Operate compressed gases through compliance with federal and state requirements

• Monitor, measure and report on production related issues

• Develop and maintain sample receiving system and log

• Set daily operational direction for the work team

• Model and promote a customer focused culture within the team

• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including occasional off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies.

• Collaborate regularly with team to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab

• Communicate and collaborate with various departments to identify, troubleshoot and resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery to the customer

• Train staff on basic laboratory skills and run lab orientation for all new hires.

• Promote inclusion while developing employees to increase skills and facilitate professional growth;

• Empower and continuously motivate their team, to get the most creative thinking from the team

• Participate in meetings with staff, management and/or customers to address any concerns related to the Laboratory

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Effectively Communicate by being consistent, authentic and transparent

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Biology/Chemistry or a related field

• 3-5 years supervisory experience or management experience

• 5-10 years analytical experience or related technical field

• Effective Communication and Management skills with proven track record of success
  
  

This position is Full Time, Monday through Friday 1st shift, with weekends & overtime as needed.

HawkMtn Labs offers a Competitive Salary and Benefit Package including Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Holidays, Company Matched 401K, Paid Time Off and Casual Dress Environment.