Lab Supervisor (Finance)

The Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations, ensuring safety and quality. The Lab Manager reports to the Vice President of Operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or related field
• Ten years of laboratory experience preferred
• Five years previous experience leading a team
• Experience with cost center budgeting, employee evaluation, laboratory development, employee/workload scheduling;
• Experience with gravimetric analysis, titrimetric analysis and instrumental techniques (especially Atomic Absorption -Perkin Elmer and Agilent).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple workloads
• Very proficient using MS Excel
• Ability to climb a short ladder to complete light maintenance on equipment
• Valid Driver's license
• Proven safe workrecord.
• Ability to be self-directed, team-oriented and work with minimum supervision required.

• Responsibility for the safety and oversight of Montana Resources lab facilities and staff of eight.
• Effectively schedule and manage employees and student interns.
• Interact with MR's customers and complete assay exchanges.
• Develop new laboratory methods as necessary.
• Order & manage inventory - acids, chemicals, consumables, etc.
• Estimate costs and provide an annual operating budget.
• Update lab procedures and training manuals.
• Maintain quality assurance program.
• General maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Periodically operate as department chemist assigned to of atomic absorption, gravimetric molybdenum, titrimetric copper analyses.
• While performing the essential job functions, expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding health and safety and must demonstrate the highest commitment to health and safety.
• Expectation and a responsibility to act as a Courageous Leader.