Lab Manager

A. O. Smith

  • Appleton, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Company / Location InformationA.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.Primary FunctionResponsible for managing all aspects of the operation of a State certified Lab (Clean Water Testing) in accordance with policies and guidelines as directed by Management including: supervision of all lab activities; lab accreditation; calibration, repair and maintenance of lab equipment; and purchase of all lab supplies and tools.Responsibilities
  • Provide direction, guidance, training, backup, and support for all lab personnel
  • Operate, maintain, and repair analytical instrumentation including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GFAA, CVAA, Ion Chromatography, and Flow Injection
  • Maintain state certification of the lab, including overseeing all quality assurance and quality control requirements and preparing and responding to all lab audits
  • Expand laboratory capabilities to include additional drinking water parameters
  • Provide yearly budget input to Management for subordinate employee salary adjustments, tool and supply requirements, as well as necessary capital expenditures for laboratory upgrades and maintenance.
  • Develop, maintain and grow partnerships with subcontract labs
  • Evaluate Lab Analysis pricing structures to ensure market value and profitability
  • Oversee all lab customer programs and develop new initiatives to increase business
  • Additional responsibilities may include sample coding, sample preparation, routine sample analysis, sample container preparation, and helping customers assess results.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • 2+ years of supervisory/ leadership experience
  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment and computers preferred
  • Previous expereince working with other buisinesses preferred
EducationBachelor's Degree in Related FieldWe OfferCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.#LI-Onsite#LI-AOADA Statement & EEO StatementIn developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

A. O. Smith