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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Supervising Chemist in Cleveland, Ohio
Description JOB SUMMARY Supervises, assists and trains laboratory personnel with the analysis of various sample types following approved EPA methodology. Manages, evaluates and reviews data, staffing, equipment and resources to validate data quality objectives and regulatory compliance. Reviews and validates data from gravimetric, volumetric and physical test methods and from data generated from advanced instrumentation such as Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Gas Chromatography (GC), GC Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Ultra high performance liquid chromatography, (UHPLC), Liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Flow injection analyzers. Manages projects for both internal and external clients including quoting, reporting and invoice generation. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provides analytical data, technical support and data evaluation to other District departments and external agencies. - Analyzes and maintains quality control/quality assurance data on samples from advanced instrumentation, chemical, bacteriological and biological procedures. - Supervises and directs the various Analytical Services staff to ensure adherence to regulatory methods and standard operating procedures (SOP) and District policies. Evaluates performance, coaches, advises and provides on-the-job instruction. Assists in the hiring and promotion process as required. Directs quality control and quality assurance on analyses performed by subordinates. - Reviews and validates data for method compliance and compliance under the NELAP Standard for data generated by gravimetric, volumetric and physical test methods and from data generated from advanced instrumentation such as Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Gas Chromatography (GC), GC Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Ultra high performance liquid chromatography, (UHPLC), Liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Flow injection analyzers. - Checks that the work of various analytical services staff has been carried out to specification. Reviews accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Ensures that records are maintained. - Evaluates the analytical process for correct functioning. Detects abnormal operation of laboratory analytical equipment and implements necessary corrective action, including requesting maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments. - Plans short- and long-term objectives. Sets priorities for utilizing resources (people and materials) to meet objectives. Makes changes in work assignments and schedules to meet varying workloads, deadlines or changes in personnel. - Encourages cooperation among team members. Creates team spirit and sustains the interest of the team in completing projects. - Provides spoken and written information on laboratory problems and issues to management and staff. Prepares and presents lectures about new methods, procedures and instrumentation to other governmental agencies and educational facilities. - Keeps abreast of new systems, methods or processes. Manages special projects in conjunction with other environmental agencies. - Facilitates new ideas from peers and subordinates to improve processes and generate solutions to new method development, software application utilization, data accessibility and information sharing. - Critically examines information, equipment and software programs for ease of use and applicability and makes recommendations for purchase after evaluation. Tests and validates new equipment and methods prior to use in the laboratory. - Checks that the work of Chemists and other various Analytical Services staff has been carried out to specification. Reviews data for accuracy and method compliance prior to