Lab Manager - Confidential : Job Details

Laboratory Technical Manager

North Chesterfield, VA

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Masters level degree in chemical or biological sciences and a minimum of two years of post-degree laboratory experience OR a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a chemical / biological science and four years of documented experience in an analytical laboratory using and maintaining analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS). A background in Chemistry is preferred.

• AIHA LAP preferred, ISO 17025:2017 mandatory.

• Must have two years' experience working in an accredited PFAS laboratory and knowledge of EPA requirements and regulations.Must have a minimum of one year of experience with ICP-MS (metals) in a commercial or government laboratory setting.

• Experience with Shimadzu software/instrumentation preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience with QBench LIMS preferred but not mandatory.

• This position may sometimes require long hours and some weekend work, particularly while trying to establish PFAS testing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check.

• Must have successful training, either in-house or certified, in specific methodologies used in the laboratory. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

• Oversees completion of proficiency testing, demonstrations of capability, annual control charts, method detection limit studies, quarterly reports and management reviews.

• Monitors QA/QC acceptance criteria for sample results and instrument calibrations per method SOPs.

• Ensures integrity and reliability of data generated by the laboratory.

• Evaluates equipment and software capability per ISO 17025:2017.

• Acts impartially, ethically and with integrity at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write, review and approve analytical methods, protocols, procedures, reports, COAs and other documents.

• Conduct validation of analytical methods.

• Monitor QA/QC acceptance criteria for sample results and instrument calibrations per method SOPs equipment and cleaning – GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC and ICP-MS.

• Independently perform analyses including sample preparation, instrument operation and results reporting. Reviews, authorizes and reports all completed jobs.

• Maintain all instrumentation under a “calibrated” well documented state to provide accurate results.

• Lead responses to regular proficiency tests, audits or other assessments required to maintain certifications and licenses.

• Assists in all technical, administrative, and day to day operations of the laboratory to ensure the quality of work performed, as well as the quality of the work environment.

• Responsible for, or assists with, personnel decisions including but not limited to hiring, employee evaluations, promotions and scheduling of operational staff.

• Responsible for signing off on training of new employees and current employees for operational modifications or updates.

• Ensures daily operational staff follow written policies, procedures, customer requirements, EPA methods, and certification standards.

• Assures employee compliance with all SOPs and in-house policies.

• Responsible for revising SOPs, and updating analyses, instrumentation, and methodologies.

• Responsible for implementing, reviewing, and authorizing Corrective Action Reports, Nonconformance Reports, and Risk Awareness Plans.

• Completes analysis of results. Reviews, authorizes, and reports all completed jobs. Also has capability to analyze samples and sign as analyst.

• Reviews customer surveys and internal audits conducted by Quality Assurance Manager.

• Develops, modifies, verifies and validates methods.

• Provide customer service over the phone or on-site for clients or potential customers in a professional, service-oriented manner when additional information or explanation of results is needed. Stay up to date on EPA's PFAS methods (Changing LOQ requirements for the methods)

• Stay abreast of industry developments and provide holding company management periodic evaluation of our position in the industry vis a vis the competition.

Other duties as assigned.