Chemistry Operations Supervisor-Vitamins

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine, and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Chemistry Operations Supervisor-Vitamins to join our growing team!

In this key role you will manage the routine day-to-day activities and provide leadership to the Analytical Chemistry Vitamins Department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the department staff, equipment, quality, and safety programs.
• Works with the team on a proactive work plan and schedule to look ahead 5-7 days on testing due dates. Ensures that all necessary resources are planned in advance.
• Ensure that On-Time delivery and promised turnaround times on all testing.
• Manages the Quality Control programs (SQC/LCS/standards/spike) and all QC data.
• Manages the preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
• Assists with method validations and matrix extensions for methods.
• Ensures all work is compliant with the ISO 17025 Quality System and Safety Programs.
• Provides proactive communication across and up through the internal organization regarding testing status and any impact to the business and customers.
• Interacts with clients, vendors, and suppliers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry; MS in Chemistry preferred.
• Five (5) years analytical experience in a Chemistry laboratory, specifically with GC testing with common sample preparation techniques and testing typical with supplements, CBD, and OTC.
• Must have expertise in instrumentation - HPLC (FLD, RI, ELSD, DAD, etc.), LC/MS/MS (QQQ), UPLC (FLD, RI, ELSD, DAD, etc.).
• Ability to utilize instrument software, troubleshoot issues and work with vendors of the equipment on optimal performance is required.
• 2-3 years of proven leadership qualities supervising 5+ employees are preferred.
• Exceptional and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Good technical skills.
• Good quantitative skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

BENEFITS:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.