Inorganic Laboratory Supervisor

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for an Inorganic Laboratory Supervisor based in our Bryn Mawr, PA office!

Supervise the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory and oversee a staff of chemists and / or chemical technicians. This is a working supervisor position which performs all the duties of a chemist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)

• Manages the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory team. Interviews, hires, sets high performance standards, and manages performance in accordance with all applicable HR policies and procedures. Creates an energized work environment, fostering an atmosphere that enables employee trust and engagement. Inspires confidence and motivates others to perform at their best. Develops and coaches’ staff while effectively addressing performance issues.
• Generates high quality laboratory results within established timelines and schedules. Coordinates the daily lab activities to ensure qualitative and quantitative results are delivered in accordance with service level agreements.
• Provides direct support to Aqua Pennsylvania operations by prioritizing testing needs that impact system performance, regulatory compliance, and customer service. Ensures rapid turnaround times for critical samples and communicates proactively with operations teams.
• Partners closely with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Reviews and approves all Inorganic lab results in accordance with risk and compliance processes, procedures, and standards.
• Oversees the procurement of supplies and ensures the Inorganic Chemistry Section operates within budgetary allocations. Updates and maintains annual expenses and submits invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Audits Inorganic chemistry lab processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and standards.
• Implements Quality Assurance / Quality Control for analytical methods. Maintains lab certification through high level of QA / QC. Keeps current with requirements of water and wastewater laboratory accreditation.
• Seeks ways to continually improve analytical methods and processes within the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. This includes enhancing productivity for sample analysis, data entry into the LIMS, and report generation.
• Analyzes samples and records findings in accordance with departmental practices and procedures.
• Performs or leads other related activities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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