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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall conduct and success of the laboratory including oversight of the daily operations, staffing, strategic planning, technical and quality processes and finance. This position will oversee the analytical testing laboratory located in Brookings SD, focusing on nutrient quality testing in feed products.
REPORTING LINE
Directly reports to: Director of Operations
JOB FUNCTIONS
Manage laboratory staff, including prioritizing daily work and projects for the designated responsible lab.
Oversee all people management for the designated , including hours' management, hiring, personnel development, performance evaluation and training.
Provide technical and quality oversight of testing of food and agricultural commodities; includes validating test results and working proactively with staff and clients to ensure quality, accuracy and efficiency in all processes.
Responsible for designated lab's P&L including increasing revenue and managing expenses to maintain an expected level of profitability.
Implement routine methods for feed, crop, and seed testing depending on client needs and strategic planning
Ensure adherence to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ISO accreditation and ensure proficiency testing and internal quality control is adequate and that procedures are routinely reviewed and updated
Work with Sales and Business Development team to proactively initiate sales with current or prospective clients that contact the laboratory for expanding current testing activities or developing testing solutions for the client's needs.
Communicate with clients regularly to understand needs, as well as answer questions and provide information on testing methods and results.
Work with Management Team to drive overall strategy for SGS Brookings and ensure the responsible lab is in alignment with larger goals and objectives.
Assign and coordinate maintenance of testing equipment and the documentation thereof.
Promote responsibility, good work habits, a positive work environment and improve customer service.
At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers Yes
Please provide examples of supervisory responsibilities
Has hiring and terminating responsibilities Yes
Supervises others Yes
Number of employees directly reporting Supervisory; 5-10 Non-Supervisory
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Agricultural or Biological Sciences Required
At least 7 years experience in a laboratory setting Required
Must have professional working knowledge of and /or experience with scientific methods and experimental designs associated with designated laboratory. Required
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
RST certification required for Seed Lab Manager,
May be dependent on designated lab
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Experience and demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage people, projects, and financials
Must demonstrate effective supervisory/managerial skills, including personnel management of scientists, technicians, and seasonal workers.
Ability to make timely, financially responsible, and effective independent decisions.
Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
Strong understanding of and interest in US agronomic practices crop production.
Excellent communications skills required at the local level with personnel and clients, and with SGS management.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Strong administrative, analytical and problem solving skills required.
Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively, efficiently and with confidentiality.
ADDITIONAL KSAS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
EQUIPMENT
This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones, but also laboratory equipment, including balances, shakers, extractors, hoods, chromatographs, mass spectrometers, etc
Additional Information
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status a s a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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