Brief Benefits Summary: 

• Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays 
• Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution 
• Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid 
• 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days) 
• Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield 
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household 

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

Work Location: Christiansburg, VA 

FLSA Status: Exempt    

Summary

Provide oversight and leadership while managing the daily operations of the team. Supervise support staff to ensure accurate documentation, packaging, and instrument maintenance to guarantee timely, effective workflow through the value stream. Facilitate compliance with all regulations, laws, etc. related to all product documentation. Incumbent is responsible for process review and identifying initiatives, software enhancements, technology advancements, etc. to enhance the efficiency of operations.

Ensure accurate maintenance/updating of logs, maintaining correct manuals, and ensuring adequate reserves of inventory/supplies.

Authority

Incumbent has the authority to perform and/or assign tasks and duties, designate priorities, start or stop operations within the department, and make departmental personnel decisions to ensure an efficient workflow. Authority is granted to stop work which permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent or they feel unsafe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

• Generate the Certificates of Analysis and labels for stock products
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of industry standards as related to areas of responsibility
• Maintain LIMS database and ensure product documentation accurately generated
• Regularly update Safety Data Sheets and products labels to ensure GHS compliance
• Ensure website/SDS portal(s) populated with appropriate product documentation
• Liaison with outside vendors to ensure project completion and effectiveness
• Identify special projects that will enhance the efficiency of operations within areas of responsibility
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure effective workflow
• Develop detailed workflow plans, identify action items and assign timelines to ensure meeting established deadlines
• Develop/maintain adequate departmental metrics to allow proper evaluation of departmental workflow and/or staffing needs
• Maintain a “big picture” perspective of workflow and awareness of business needs.
• Keep management informed of areas of concern and/or project timelines and deadlines
• Attend applicable training, user group meetings and professional development opportunities
• Primary tester of future LIMS updates or updates to other applicable systems

Team Leadership

• Supervise a team of Packaging Technicians charged with packaging out bulk quantities of product for stocking the finished goods shelves
• Supervise Production Lab Assistants charged with maintaining QC instrumentation as well as Packaging Automation to ensure maximum uptime for the value stream
• Provide leadership and oversight to all department operations to ensure adequate working capacity
• Ensure accuracy of stock documents, templates, and documentation not approved by the Stock Lab Supervisor or auto generated
• Represent the department at meetings and ensure flow of communication
• Other special projects/assignments/duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required –

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Experience with operation and maintenance of LIMS systems
• PC proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel
• Ability to quickly learn company product line(s) and catalog offerings
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible to changing demands and work loads

Preferred –

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced education or training and job-related experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Chemistry experience, particularly related to hazards and safety
• Previous working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Proficiency with Crystal Reports and template design
• Knowledge of company product line(s) and catalog offerings

Salary Range: $65,000- $72,000/ annually

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.