Technical Section Head - Chemistry
- Manila City, Metro Manila Makati City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages the daily operations in the Chemistry sectionSchedules daily activities of the section to ensure all due dates are met on time.
- Checks and evaluates validity of test results and submits them to the Operations Manager for release.
- Plans and implements validation, verification and/or development of test methods.
- Ensures that the resources for analysis (analyst's qualification, reagents, equipment, test methods, and environment) are available, allocated, and appropriate for the services being provided.
- Ensures the updated inventory of glassware and reagents. Request purchase, as necessary.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and Implements calibration and preventive maintenance program in the Chemistry section.
- Prepares and implements Proficiency Testing Plan. Analyze results, and design improvements or corrective actions, as necessary.
- Support in technical concerns of customers and/or participate in the investigation of customer complaints regarding technical results.
- Establishes, reviews, implements, and maintains Quality Control procedures which will give adequate confidence that testing activities and test results meet the standards set by Qualibet and those of government institutions / regulating bodies.
- Maintains, reviews, implements, and complies with the established Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, Good Laboratory Practices, and other government regulations and recognitions.
- Ensures that all laboratory policies are always followed and implements quality assurance programs.
- Implements corrective actions or improvements on processes related to the assigned section.
- Participates in continuing training and development programs and provides training to the personnel (new and existing).
- Monitors and evaluates performance of Analysts under Chemistry Section.
- Assists in chemical analysis in the absence of assigned analyst or when additional manpower is necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, General Manager and Board of Directors.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Licensure: Licensed Chemist
- Experience: 2-4 years in a supervisory position in relevant industry
- Preferred Industry: Testing laboratory, Quality control industry
- Communication Skills: Above average
- Technical Skills: Above average
- Leadership Skills: Above average