Lab Supervisor

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.