Technical Section Head - Chemistry

Overview: Join Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for science and quality? Join our team and take charge of a high-impact role where precision, safety, and innovation meet.

Keys Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations in the Chemistry sectionSchedules daily activities of the section to ensure all due dates are met on time.
• Checks and evaluates validity of test results and submits them to the Operations Manager for release.
• Plans and implements validation, verification and/or development of test methods.
• Ensures that the resources for analysis (analyst’s qualification, reagents, equipment, test methods, and environment) are available, allocated, and appropriate for the services being provided.
• Ensures the updated inventory of glassware and reagents. Request purchase, as necessary.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and Implements calibration and preventive maintenance program in the Chemistry section.
• Prepares and implements Proficiency Testing Plan. Analyze results, and design improvements or corrective actions, as necessary.
• Support in technical concerns of customers and/or participate in the investigation of customer complaints regarding technical results.
• Establishes, reviews, implements, and maintains Quality Control procedures which will give adequate confidence that testing activities and test results meet the standards set by Qualibet and those of government institutions / regulating bodies.
• Maintains, reviews, implements, and complies with the established Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, Good Laboratory Practices, and other government regulations and recognitions.
• Ensures that all laboratory policies are always followed and implements quality assurance programs.
• Implements corrective actions or improvements on processes related to the assigned section.
• Participates in continuing training and development programs and provides training to the personnel (new and existing).
• Monitors and evaluates performance of Analysts under Chemistry Section.
• Assists in chemical analysis in the absence of assigned analyst or when additional manpower is necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, General Manager and Board of Directors.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Licensure: Licensed Chemist
• Experience: 2-4 years in a supervisory position in relevant industry
• Preferred Industry: Testing laboratory, Quality control industry
• Communication Skills: Above average
• Technical Skills: Above average
• Leadership Skills: Above average