Laboratory Manager/Supervisor, Soil Testing Laboratory
Description
Are you an experienced laboratory manager seeking challenging projects, career advancement, employee ownership, and a great place to work?
Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is a privately-held, multidisciplinary, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, civil, and environmental consulting firm. We offer unique, nationally recognized expertise in arid land hydrology, litigation support, research and development, and soil laboratory testing.
Our staff values a work environment that is collegial, collaborative, respectful, and rewarding with challenging work and flexible work schedules. In this position, you will support and work with a wide range of professionals with backgrounds in hydrology and geology, soil and environmental science, civil and environmental engineering, and field and laboratory technology. There is room to grow personally, professionally, and geographically within our organization.
Why we want you FOR this position
You want to apply your bachelor’s degree and/or professional experience in engineering, geology, environmental science, laboratory analysis, or related scientific field
You have managerial and/or supervisory experience
You understand a wide range of basic scientific principles
You have experience following standard laboratory practices related to safety, precision, cleanliness, etc.
You have an aptitude for mechanical and system troubleshooting
You have a strong work ethic and pay close attention to detail
You are proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel
You have strong interpersonal communication skills
More about this opportunity on a day-to-day basis
Your average workday will consist of a wide variety of activities, including:
- Supervising Laboratory Staff
- Overseeing the preparation of soil samples for testing and measuring routine soil geotechnical properties following standardized procedures in a non-traditional work environment
- Managing laboratory business operations including project budgets, invoicing, expense filing, etc.
- Assembling testing equipment
- Directing research experiments
- Applying basic math skills and scientific principles to laboratory testing and data interpretation
- Fulfilling contractual obligations to clients
- Meeting client deadlines while adhering to quality standards
- Providing excellent customer service
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability and willingness to:
- Lift and carry 50-pound buckets up to 10 feet repeatedly
- Perform laboratory testing tasks while standing on a ladder at heights up to 4 feet above the floor
- Work in a standing position for full workday
- Read detailed increments on various instrumentation accurately
- Perform repetitious physical movements continuously during a work shift
- Read, record, accurately report, and interpret data as established by standard laboratory practices
Candidate Must:
Be eligible to work in the United States
Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to our insurer
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening
GLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation leave, sick leave and profit sharing.
Geo-Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status or any other characteristic protected by law.
SOUND LIKE A GOOD FIT?
Click "Apply" below to submit your cover letter, resume and application. Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to: Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1 Ontario, CA 91761. (Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate Job #1134 on the front of the mailing envelope).
APPLY ONLINE: All applicants are required to submit a resume; a cover letter is optional.