The Team Lead has the following duties:

• Overseeing staff within the section.
• Maintaining an acceptable turnaround of tasks or results within the section, including meeting holding times.
• Ensuring all duties within the section are conducted in accordance with the Quality Procedures Manual. Keeping up to date with changes in methodology within the section.
• Prioritising the work received for the section.
• Training and developing of section staff.
• Ensuring accuracy of results and that QC is carried out.
• Monitoring instrument performance and identify deviations from specification and notifying Laboratory management if the instrument is not operating to specifications, including when instrument QC fall outside control limits.
• Maintaining documentation of samples, standards, reports and instrument/method logs.
• Perform analytical tests as required and producing results.
• Investigating and rectifying anomalies reported for QC and test samples.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Control consumable stock required for the tasks performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Follow all company operating procedures, standards, policies, and training to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site.
• Play an active role in the ALS safety program by correcting or reporting unsafe acts and conditions that are observed during day to day operations to create a zero-injury work environment.
• Participate in and support HSE initiatives, as required by ALS leadership.
• Understand and use HSE precautions (such as but not limited to fume hoods and PPE) while working with chemicals and samples of unknown hazard.

• Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values:
• Safety as a Priority
• Honesty and Integrity
• Exceeding Client Expectations
• Belief in Our Ability
• Hard Work and Continuous Improvement
• Doing it Better
• Celebrating Success
• People Development
• Ensure Quality Systems are adhered to in performance, review, and reporting of laboratory duties and communicate all quality issues.
• Support Quality Department and Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Employees commit to improving the ALS experience through effective communication.

• Associates Degree is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 0–3 years of analytical laboratory experience is preferred.
• Possible travel to additional labs in other areas.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ensuring the quality of the lab is maintained at the level that meets or exceeds the QC targets set out in the QC manual.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ensuring instrument repairs, maintenance and calibration schedules are carried out (e.g. ovens, balances etc.)
• Assessing results of QA/QC audits and implement improvements as required.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to initiate corrective action without prompting and assist co-workers whenever necessary in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively perform duties under pressures arising from large sample volumes and short turn-around times.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use (or learn to use) Laboratory Information Management System.

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) and Roth contributions with a company match after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off, Vacation
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Other: Ancillary benefits