The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring effective manpower utilization, maintaining compliance with quality and safety requirements, and achieving testing turnaround time commitments. The role involves technical oversight of laboratory activities, staff supervision, customer support, resource management, and continuous improvement of laboratory processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Operations Management
- Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory testing activities.
- Ensure timely allocation of samples and work assignments to Chemists and Analysts.
- Monitor testing progress and ensure achievement of customer turnaround time (TAT) commitments.
- Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved SOPs and relevant standards.

2. Technical Supervision
- Review testing procedures and ensure compliance with ASTM, IS, IP, ISO, and customer-specific methods.
- Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Review test results for accuracy, completeness,



and technical validity before submission.
- Assist in troubleshooting analytical and operational issues.

3. Manpower Management
- Supervise Chemists, Analysts, and support staff.
- Plan daily manpower deployment to optimize laboratory productivity.
- Monitor employee performance and identify training needs.
- Conduct on-the-job training and competency development programs for laboratory staff.

4. Instrument and Equipment Management
- Ensure laboratory instruments are maintained, calibrated, and operating effectively.
- Monitor calibration schedules and preventive maintenance activities.
- Coordinate troubleshooting activities with service engineers and vendors.
- Verify proper utilization and care of laboratory equipment.

5. Quality Management System
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 requirements and laboratory quality procedures.
- Review laboratory records, worksheets, logbooks, and quality documentation.
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📌 Laboratory Supervisor (Thane)
🏢 SGS India
📍 Thane