Core Laboratories hiring Assistant Laboratory Manager in Deer Park, Texas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

ASSISTANT LABORATORY MANAGER

The Assistant Laboratory Manager is responsible for supporting the efficiency of laboratory operations. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, this position will assist in coordinating and supervising laboratory activities to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards. key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, supervising, implementing quality control measures, and collaborating with other departments. Additionally, the Assistant Laboratory Manager makes sure that all activities are being conducted in a safe healthy manner and housekeeping is up to organization standards.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Laboratory Manager in overseeing daily laboratory operations, including sample processing, testing, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Supports to create an environment that is professional, motivating, supporting, where people can grow and can perform effectively.
• Lead and inspire the team to be a high performing professional that achieves strategic objectives and organizational goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Laboratory Manager to develop and implement working procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as operations and account management, to support high client satisfaction levels.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation for client reporting, audits or internal purposes.
• Understand all analysis, quality, and safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Organize and operate laboratory equipment, quality systems and safety programs and assist the Laboratory Manager to train laboratory staff correctly in testing, quality, and safety practices in accordance with applicable standards, company policies and laboratory practices.
• Oversee and monitor the calibration of laboratory instruments and verify that all chemists and technicians under the Laboratory Manager’s supervision are trained and qualified to calibrate designated instruments and maintain proper calibration records.
• Promptly report to the Laboratory Manager when any lab employee does not meet company performance or behavior standards.
• Understand and be able to complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into company laboratory computer programs.
• Maintain all required quality control documents and always have documents available for audit.
• Oversee the integration and utilization of technology and stay updated on relevant company software and tools for improved efficiency or information sharing.
• Address and resolve issues or conflicts and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Oversee and make sure that all activities that are being conducted within the team are being executed in a healthy and safe manner.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other activities can be requested and directed by the Management team.
• Must sometimes complete projects and duties with very short notice and under extreme time constraints.
• Company processes are being conducted 24/7 and therefore work hours can occasionally be outside standard office hours.

​EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A college degree in chemistry, plus at least three years of related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of inspection processes, industry regulations, and technical terminology is a plus.
• Knowledge of Petrochemical products, chemicals, or other liquid cargo
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and industry events.

​SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated professional and polite demeanor required.
• Understands Microsoft office programs on professional level and has the ability to make from data, useful information.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong in data reporting.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance requirements, and high ethical standards.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

​PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee may be asked to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Pass the drug and alcohol test for safety-sensitive employees.
• Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea. When the cause of such odors is within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and test or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.