Assistant Lab Manager - 2nd Shift

R Assistant Lab Manager - 2nd Shift (Open)

Location:

Cherry Hill, NJ - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for a Lab Manager in Cherry Hill, NJ! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you!

Pay $65,000 - $75,000

• Work safely at all times, continuously promote our safety culture, and maintain a safe working environment for all associates
• Review of manufacturing and quality control documents to assess compliance to quality procedures, standards and product specification
• Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation as required
• Direct oversight of routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases
• Review production records and release medical gas products in accordance with Airgas standard operating procedures
• Support management team with regard to FDA, DOT, HSE, QMS, and ISO programs
• Monitor bulk delivery lead times and effectively prioritize workloads
• Assist in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards including proper inventory, labeling, and documentation
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Keep maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs
• Perform general maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments
• Maintain records for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance
• Aid in purchasing of lab supplies, production equipment, and PPE
• Understand and follow safe handling procedures for hazardous materials
• Participate in the audit process (Internal and external) including audit preparation efforts
• Coordinate and complete action plans for Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions
• Collect and analyze data for trend reporting
• Manage and coordinate the internal management of change process
• Participate in investigations and closure of customer complaints including corrective actions and preventative measures to ensure continuous improvement
• Control of documentation in compliance with Airgas standards and procedures
• Assist 2nd Shift Supervisor as needed with truck reconciliation and loading for shipments
• Provide support to other areas of the plant as required

• High school degree or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Chemistry or related degree field strongly preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the gas industry to include demonstrated experience working in a leadership position; in lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prefer prior technical experience with compressed/welding gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets
• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent
• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction
• Must be able to safely drive a forklift

• Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or…