Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

LABORATORY SUPERVISOR - MICROBIOLOGY

This is a Full-Time position with Medical Benefits and Retirement Savings Plan

As an LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, your responsibilities are:

The operation of the Microbiology Laboratory as well as Inorganic Sample Preparation and Pour Off area, including supervisory and related administrative duties.

Specifically, this includes:

• Maximize human, equipment and financial resources and ensure that they are used appropriately.
• Suggest new processes & procedures that will increase Bureau Veritas’ market share, profile and profitability.
• Facilitate the production of high quality defensible data, safely and on time.
• Ensure methods in use meet current and proposed regulatory guidelines.
• Organize and direct staff, to maintain a good working environment and ensure continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Deliver on customer required Turn-Around Time for all samples.
• Monitor lab supplies and equipment.
• Co-ordinate requests or recommend resource planning (e.g. need for additional staff or equipment).
• Elevate significant & complex resource issues to Manager.
• Act as technical resource for Manager, Client Services and staff.
• Develop strategic plans with the objective of preparing the department for continued growth.
• Develop and nurture ongoing relationship with peers in other internal departments and its customers. Work to anticipate their needs and how the operation can meet and exceed their expectations.
• With the Manager, assist in developing business plans that increase Bureau Veritas’ profile in the region.
• Lead and develop staff - including responsibility for recruitment of new employees, setting objectives, evaluating performance and expectations, coaching and mentoring, working jointly with employees in the development of their career path, ensuring that adequate training is provided.
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment for employees.
• Handle performance and attendance management issues (with input from management and Human Resources).
• Act as a positive change agent in supporting BV’s new initiatives (operational and cultural).
• Continuous process improvement.
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized.
• Ensure adherence to any regulatory conditions required by external or internal clients (e.g. Regulated Drinking Water).
• Support and comply with all BV policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

You are an ideal LABORATORY SUPERVISOR if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

Education and Experience:

• B.Sc. with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment. 
• Minimum of 2 years specific Microbiology laboratory experience
• Experience at a preparatory level for supervision within an accredited Microbiology laboratory processing Environmental samples (i.e. Senior Analyst or Team Leader) is an asset.
• Intimate knowledge of Standard Methods for Environmental Microbiology and the Program for the Accreditation of Laboratories (PALCAN) as defined by Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
• Experience conducting and reporting microbiological method audits for specific client projects/regulations.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and train junior staff. 
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills including the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.

• Dynamic, energetic, motivated, with a positive outlook and a "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to deal with different situations and personalities.
• Good team building, training, and coaching skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills:

• Above average experience using Microsoft Word®, Excel®, Outlook®, and LIMS (MAXXLIMS).

Attributes:

• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge of laboratory process and automation.
• Experience in developing and managing process flow and logistics within a laboratory environment.
• Assesses problems and recommends solutions
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Flexibility to deal with different situations and personalities.
• Ability to travel independently
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Works under pressure to meet changing deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Adapts to a changing environment.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail orientated and record keeping skills.
• Learns quickly.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at https://www.bvna.com/careers

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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