Chemist Supervisor – Department of EPGM EPCR Environ Monitoring Careers

Overview

Position Title: Chemist Supervisor

Company: City Of Broward

Location: Davie, FL

Job Description:

The incumbent to this position is responsible for maintaining the laboratory NELAP accreditation for each of the parameters certified, including Nutrients, Metals, Organics, Microbiology and General Chemistry.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of quality controls for each of the sections under certification to include the 2016 TNI standards compliance. The Chemist-Supervisor manages the quality assurance program for a certified laboratory and to ensure compliance and data integrity as per regulations.

They work independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses data quality for all sections.
• Creates final customer reports internally via LABLYNX.
• Manages the Proficiency Testing Program which ensures compliance with standards and accreditation.
• Validates all laboratory data ensuring highest quality and defensibility.
• Purchases laboratory and office supplies for staff in accordance with purchasing rules and protocol; instructs, consults and assists lab staff with all questions and concerns regarding QA/QC practices and requirements.
• Supervises Chemists and Technicians.
• Manages all lab documentation (records management) forms, notebooks, etc. through a laboratory document tracking system.
• Updates and maintains the laboratory’s Quality Assurance Manual which dictates quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) measures and standards for quality laboratory practices.
• Coordinates proficiency testing for all Analysts.
• Manages the lab’s continuing Demonstration of Capability Program which ensures lab staff certification for analytical testing.
• Prepares all analytical reports for release to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Performs all internal QA/QC laboratory audits as well as performs audits for the Facility Compliance Section field staff; as well as other sections of the Division; stays abreast of governing rules by federal and state regulatory agencies through meetings, technical sessions and web sites.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Requires four (4) years in chemical analysis work, including one (1) year in the supervisory or lead worker aspects of the work.
• Demonstrated understanding of NELAP certification and data management systems (LIMS).
• Experience updating Quality Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures which ensure certification requirements are met.
• State of Florida – Environmental Laboratory Technical Director Certification.
• Capable of conducting internal audits and preparing written reports of findings.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry or closely related field.