ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a full-time ORGANIC DEPARTMENT MANAGER for our lab in MARIETTA, OH. This position is responsible for supervising department operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for supervising department staff
• Following established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and product development 
• Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, and samples for sample analyses
• Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
• Perform equipment and instrumentation set up and maintenance as needed
• Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
• Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
• Monitor and address sample backlog issues
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
• Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A person with a bachelor’s degree in the chemical, environmental, physical or biological sciences, or engineering, with at least twenty-four (24) college semester credit hours in chemistry and at least eight (8) years of appropriate experience in environmental analysis of representative organic analytes for which the laboratory is approved or seeking approval.  A masters or earned doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Basic knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Experience with GC and GCMS is required, HPLC and LC/MS/MS a plus
• Knowledge of EPA methodologies is required

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.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to be punctual, multitask, and prioritize with the capability for workday flexibility to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective composition and editing skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a demanding environment; and ability as a self-starter and work independently
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with faculty and staff in the division
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships and to project a professional and positive image of the Institution
• Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies, procedures and organization structure
• Must obtain and maintain CITI training for research projects
• Must have proficiency in various PC based applications including word processing, spreadsheets, to effectively develop queries, manage and organize email, and effectively access internet
• Must be proficient utilizing cloud and videoconferencing services such as One Drive, Google Docs, Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, etc. for virtual communications and storage
• Must possess the desire to learn new skills to adapt to new technologies and concepts