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 Functions
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.
o Completes statistical analysis of testing data.
o Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications. § Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
o Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods.
o Ensures lab has all the supplies needed including lab standards.
o Performs basic troubleshooting for common GC and lab instrument issues.
o Assists auditors, internal and external, by finding requested documentation and answering their questions.
o Reviews customer orders to assure feasibility and safety of custom gas blends
o Keeps working area clean and orderly and ensures that 5S status is maintained.
o Completes monthly reporting requirements.
o Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures.
o Writes and/or updates local work instructions.
o All other duties as assigned by Regional Lab Manager.
o All other duties as assigned by Hub Plant Manager.
o Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.
o 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.
o Maintains all laboratory required records, lab notebooks, and electronic files.
o Participates in all required safety activities such as meetings, monthly expectations, and safety committee meetings.
o Develops daily sample analysis and blending schedule based on customer and plant priorities.
o 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.