Lab Manager - Joliet, IL

Lab Manager - Joliet, IL

The Lab Manager will be
responsible for laboratory analysis. In addition, the Lab Manager will
develop the daily work schedules for the lab associates based on plant and
customer priorities; maintain all required records and documentation, answer
technical questions for internal and external customers, ensure that
calibration, routine and preventative maintenance are completed; work in a
manner that improves individual and team safety; and performs other duties as
needed to support the Quality Assurance laboratory.

Essential Function
Determine daily tasks for Lab
technicians.
Analyzes gases to test for impurities
of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process
analyzers.
Completes statistical analysis of
testing data.
Prepares Certificates of Conformance
and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications.
Tests and certifies incoming raw
materials for production.
Establishes and maintains analytical
procedures and methods.
Ensures lab has all the supplies needed
including lab standards.
Performs basic troubleshooting for
common GC and lab instrument issues.
Assists auditors, internal and
external, by finding requested documentation and answering their questions.
Reviews customer orders to assure
feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
Keeps working area clean and orderly
and ensures that 5S status is maintained.
Completes monthly reporting
requirements.
Maintains all quality control records
and other required documentation per procedures.
Writes and/or updates local work
instructions.
All other duties as assigned by
Regional Lab Manager.
All other duties as assigned by Hub
Plant Manager.
Determine daily tasks for Lab
technicians.
Analyzes gases to test for impurities
of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process
analyzers.
Completes statistical analysis of
testing data.
Prepares Certificates of Conformance
and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications.
Tests and certifies incoming raw
materials for production.
Establishes and maintains analytical
procedures and methods.
Ensures lab has all the supplies needed
including lab standards.
Performs basic troubleshooting for
common GC and lab instrument issues.
Assists auditors, internal and
external, by finding requested documentation and answering their questions.
Reviews customer orders to assure
feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
Keeps working area clean and orderly
and ensures that 5S status is maintained.
Completes monthly reporting
requirements.
Maintains all quality control records
and other required documentation per procedures.
Writes and/or updates local work
instructions.
All other duties as assigned by
Regional Lab Manager.
All other duties as assigned by Hub
Plant Manager.
Performs routine maintenance and
calibration on analytical equipment.
If lab product is non-conforming or out
of specification, follows procedures to resolve issue, participates in
Material Review Board to help determine the disposition of the product,
provides feedback to operations.
Maintains all laboratory required
records, lab notebooks, and electronic files.
Participates in all required safety
activities such as meetings, monthly expectations, and safety committee
meetings.
Develops daily sample analysis and
blending schedule based on customer and plant priorities.
Assists with identifying and developing
solutions for technical problems and testing procedures.
Interfaces with gas manufacturing
personnel and customers to provide technical support as required.

Perform other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Education

Major in Chemistry from
four-year college or university or 3 years of analytical experience

Work Experience

Two to
three years related experience and/or training in laboratory
environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work instructions, procedures, and manuals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of analytical statistics and algebra.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,)
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work independently as well as with others.
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office
Knowledge of analytical testing equipment and specialty gases

No travel is required for this position

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status. EOE AA
M/F/VET/Disability