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Assistant Lab Manager

Amspec LLC.

Assistant Lab Manager

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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).

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    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).