To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years related management experience. Entrepreneurial mindset that helps develop and execute a growth strategy in support of Operations and Corporate goals. Knowledge of laboratory operations by ISO 17025 is a must. Advanced knowledge of ERP, NetSuite preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical and mechanical concepts and procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Experience developing operational strategies as part of a broader corporate strategy. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms and the ability to interpret and learn a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and graphical diagrams or schedules.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and basic calculus to practical situations. Ability to calculate and understand computations as well as read and interpret graphs and illustrative numerical information. Working knowledge of CAD drawings, statistics, and Excel (including such capabilities as creating pivot tables, complex graphs, Pareto charts, and others). Thorough understanding of uncertainty and its application to a laboratory decision rule.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited data exists. Ability to create a variety of planning documents – organizational and financial - furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - lead auditor for ISO9001 and ISO17025 a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Possible exposure to loud noise, non-hazardous chemicals, grease, and heavy equipment.
Travel is required.