CHEMIST/LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

DEPARTMENT:   Laboratory

REPORTS TO:  Laboratory Director

SUPERVISES:  Assistant Chemist, Lab Technicians, Lab Assistants, and Lab Aides

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:  
Assists the Laboratory Director in the supervision and all other aspects of the District's Laboratory and industrial monitoring program. Assumes command when the Laboratory Director is absent.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology and 5 years of experience in wet chemistry techniques. Supervisory experience and strong computer skills are preferred.  Must have strong communication and organizing skills.  Must be able to work under pressure with a high degree of professionalism and a minimal amount of direct supervision.

 
TYPICAL DUTIES

1)        Perform analyses for bacteriology and chemical tests when needed.   Serves as backup for Laboratory Technicians performing all daily routine tasks and for Laboratory Aide running Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen.  

2)         Verifies methods are being followed as written in our standard operating procedure manual.  Assists the Laboratory Director with updating and modifying the standard operating procedures.  

3)         Monitors employee performance to ensure productivity and compliance with work rules and directs lab personnel in keeping lab clean, safe, and organized.

4)         Perform data entry on outside lab analysis and assist in preparing results reports.

5)         Perform weekly review of logbooks and quality control charts.

6)         Detect and resolve problems relating to poor quality control results.

7)         Trains new employees.

8)         Supervise the monthly Laboratory Safety and training program.

9)         Perform monthly purchasing for general operating supplies.

10)       Have a general understanding of the Industrial Pretreatment program.

11)       Supervise and assist lab personnel with problem solving and trouble shooting lab equipment.

12)       Perform general administrative work.

13)       Other duties as assigned by the Lab Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This individual works in a wastewater treatment plant laboratory with its related hazards. Expected to respond to emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. As a public employee in a position of significant responsibility, this individual is expected to display appropriate public conduct at all times.  

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to serve as a guide and does not constitute an employment contract or provide assurance of continued employment. This is a salaried, supervisory position and serves at the will of the District management and Board of Trustees.

Please send your resume in confidence to:

                                                       700 West End Avenue
                                                        ATTN: Human Resources
                                                        Chicago Heights , IL     60411

                                    email:    pmckinney@thorncreekbasin.org