Organics Department Supervisor
Listed on 2025-10-31
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IT/Tech
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Organics Department Supervisor
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At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
About
The Role
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the completion, review, and approval of assigned analyses and associated quality control requirements. This person will also be expected to provide analytical support as needed in the various instrument areas of the department.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of the department and personnel to successfully meet laboratory and client turnaround time requirements;
- Develop and implement new methods and technologies when mandated by changes in regulations or client needs;
- Complete performance evaluations and establish individual goals for department personnel on an annual basis;
- Prepare and analyze samples for LC and LC/MS;
- Responsible for meeting calibration and QA requirements;
- Document activities and report results in a concise and accurate manner using instrument software and the ALS LIMS;
- Coordinate with other analysts;
- Perform routine instrument maintenance procedures;
- Peer review HPLC and LC/MS data;
- Report data and review reported results;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Possess a general knowledge of chemistry fundamentals and the ability to perform concentration and solution calculations; ability to understand terminology and principals in order to comply with analytical methods;
- Possess operational knowledge of LC/MS equipment, able to perform maintenance on equipment, and trouble shoot issues.
- Possess strong computer skills with knowledge in Excel and Microsoft Word; experience with or ability to learn industry specific software such as our laboratory information management system.
- Organized, detail oriented, and possess excellent problem solving capabilities; be able to work independently of supervision and work well with other analysts on the team;
- Ability to work overtime when necessary to meet TAT.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry or related field
- 3-4 years with liquid chromatography instrumental experience
- Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers;
- Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware;
- Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment;
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone;
Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential.
We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our Benefits Include
- Structured wage increases
- Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development…
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