Laboratory Supervisor Jobs

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

As the Laboratory Supervisor, you will require knowledge of electrical product testing and certification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Procurement of test equipment needed for lab scope expansion;
• Additional duties include generation of quality procedures and work instructions, design and implementation of test fixtures, acquiring lab equipment and obtaining and maintaining accreditations.
• Manage lab efficiencies and daily productivity;
• Familiarity with battery testing and requirements also a plus - ANSI C18 Series, IEC 62133, IEC 69160, IEC 60086-X, UL 2054, UL 1642, CTIA Battery, UN 38.3 standards
• Review the design of electrical products against UL / CSA / EN / IEC standards;
• Manage and oversight of engineering team conducting tests in accordance with UL / CSA /EN / IEC standards;
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Travel to customer sites - Requires 10-20% travel;
• Specific knowledge of IEC/UL 62368-1, IEC/UL 61010-1, or similar product safety standards is required.
• Design and implementation of test fixtures;
• Prior leadership experience required
• Familiarity of Medical IEC/UL 60601-1 and related part 2 standards is a plus;
• Manage the lab throughput as well as client communication of projects and sales support.
• This position will include direct reports.
• Assist to maintain and upgrade accreditation scopes
• Ability to engage with sales to develop and expand the market;
• Responsible for engineering oversight, project reviewing, scheduling efficiencies, quoting, and sales growth.
• Manage projects from the proposal process through the delivery of the final test report.

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize them accordingly;
• Ability to communicate effectively with SGS personnel and clients outside the US;
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, able to deal with ambiguity;
• Ability to supervise/mentor staff;
• 1+ years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good team spirit and adaptability;
• In-depth knowledge of IEC/UL 60950-1 and 61010-1 or equivalent
• High level of accuracy and good presentation skills;
• 5+ years working in Engineering Laboratory, or a combination of equivalent relevant engineering testing experience and education
• Ability to interpret specifications to satisfy customer requirements
• Able to travel outside the US

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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