**Company Description** SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, training, and certification company. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs over 95,000 people and operates a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories worldwide. **Job Description** EHS Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor Supervise, coordinate, and control sample preparation, analysis, and reporting activities across the various functional areas or domains of the laboratory, in accordance with established sector procedures. **Requirements** Academic Qualification: Degree in Chemistry or related field. Experience: Three (3) years in laboratory analysis and/or quality control, plus one (1) year in personnel management. Knowledge of laboratory quality control in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. Technical Knowledge: Laboratory-specific expertise. **Additional Information** Responsibilities Specific Responsibilities * Deliver test reports to clients within stipulated timeframes; monitor and ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality assurance program. * Optimize proper use and maintenance of work equipment; promptly report any damage or anomalies in the operation of assigned equipment to the direct supervisor. * Ensure availability of necessary work materials and/or consumables to guarantee uninterrupted performance of analyses in the assigned laboratory area. * Guarantee compliance with applicable technical, administrative, and quality standards and procedures for the laboratory area. * Ensure provision of necessary technical support for optimal operation of computer equipment and information security. * Ensure receipt, scheduling, and analysis of samples, and verify that responsible personnel correctly identify samples and enter information into the system. * Optimize analysis execution priorities. * Guarantee supervision and control of sample preparation and analysis activities. * Ensure sample analysis activities. * Ensure correct and timely completion of equipment control records used for analysis and sample preparation. * Ensure timely entry of obtained data into the system. * Guarantee accuracy and completeness of work sheets and/or general analysis reports. * Ensure prompt reporting to the Laboratory Manager, Technical Laboratory Specialist, Product Manager, or Laboratory Coordinator of any anomalies involving personnel under supervision. * Ensure compliance with safety regulations established by SGS Colombia and the client in the work area. * Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment during work execution. * Support the Laboratory Manager or Technical Laboratory Specialist, Product Manager, or Laboratory Coordinator in quality management activities. * Ensure appropriate handling of all equipment under supervision. * Promptly inform immediate supervisor of any non-conforming products in the process or of customer complaints and/or claims. * Actively participate in identifying and following up on corrective, preventive actions, and continuous improvement plans. * Actively participate in both internal and external audits scheduled by the sector. * Implement, maintain, and improve the laboratory management system. * Identify deviations from the management system or from procedures governing laboratory activities, and initiate actions to prevent or minimize such deviations. We Offer * Life insurance coverage from day one of employment * Special leave entitlements * Benefits through Caja Los Andes and associated partnership agreements * Ongoing training