Assistant Lab Manager

Lab

Gonzales, LA

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ID:

356-390

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Full-Time/Regular

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with operations and supervision of Lab. personnel. Together with Lab manager, accountable for

keeping the Branch Manager informed of all laboratory testing issues and needs, instrument status and content/accuracy

of testing data and results.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Coordinate and schedule lab assignments to lab technicians and supervisors – oversee all analytical testing work

- Receiving, compiling, and verifying the data resulting from lab testing. Responsible for documenting and

maintaining accurate records for all customer samples.

- Analyzing and compiling quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/ or testing

equipment.

- Provide training to laboratory analysts. Act as liaison between laboratory technicians and Lab. Manager as well as

between laboratory technicians and Operations.

- Assist with preparing corrective and preventative action reports for all matters relating to QA/QC and keeping all

records for review. Following up on non-conformances, investigative preventative action, and implement

appropriate corrective actions.

- Perform other lab related duties as required and assigned by supervisor

Required Skills

Skills/Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience in Petroleum Industry lab. operations or an Associate’s Degree

and/or 5+ years of experience in the Petroleum Industry.

- Managerial experience and good interpersonal skills

- Technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.

- Ability to communicate with employees and outside consultants, management, and colleagues.

- Thorough understanding of safety and training issues.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory with some time in office. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne

particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls,

and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those

materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines

presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective

equipment, as may be required by the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana

testing). Ability to stand for long periods of time. Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual

Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test, Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services,

both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the employee’s

ability to perform the essential job functions of the position. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry boxes

weighing up to 45lbs. Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic

reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).