5+ years of experience in analytical laboratory operations.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and motivational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn LIMS software.
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
Skilled in preparing quotes and basic proposals.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a working relationship with clients.
Identify and address clients' analytical needs through lab services.
Plan and coordinate analytical programs to meet client requirements.
Keep clients informed about project progress and findings.
Review and approve invoices for specific work orders.
Ensure consistent reporting formats and meet QA objectives.
Communicate client concerns to lab management and identify marketing opportunities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with clients and laboratory staff.
Engagement in project management and analytical program planning.
Involvement in quality assurance and reporting processes.
Potential participation in marketing activities like trade shows.
Dynamic work environment with diverse project responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Description
The primary purpose of this position is to work with customers to determine their analytical needs, coordinates with laboratory and administrative staff to ensure that these needs are understood, and ensures that the service provided adequately meets these defined needs.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
Client Responsibilities
Establish a working relationship with client.
Identify client's analytical needs and how the lab can address these needs.
Plan analytical program to meet these needs.
Keep client informed of progress of work.
Report findings and results back to client.
Communicate client concerns/issues to lab management.
Keep client informed of new developments and lab services.
Provides quotations and job specifications for specific work.
Project Responsibilities
Work with client and lab to define project specifications. Communicate project schedule to lab.
Work with Sample Control to ensure proper type and number containers are provided.
Review incoming work to ensure work requests are properly specified according to project requirements.
Track as required projects through the lab keeping client and lab personnel appraised of progress.
Prepare, review, and approve invoices for specific work orders.
Reporting and QA/QC Responsibilities:
Ensure consistent reporting formats for clients.
Responsible for meeting QA objectives for specified projects.
Approves certified analytical reports.
Brings problems or issues relative to work to the QA Coordinator, Lab Operations, or Lab Management for study and resolution.
At times may be involved with QAP development.
May participate in specific marketing activities (i.e., trade show booths), if appropriate.
Identifies and communicates to management on new marketing opportunities and other issues.
Works closely with SC, Lab Operations, QA/QC, and administrative staff to keep everyone informed as appropriate on client issues and projects.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Motivational skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to use (or learn to use) LIMS and other computer software for logins, program specs, invoicing, and other required tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and manage several projects simultaneously.
Ability to prepare quotes and basic proposals.
Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Required Education and Experience:
Advanced degree in Chemistry or any related science with 5+ years of experience in analytical laboratory operations.
