Laboratory Technical Manager

North Chesterfield, VA

Position Qualificatios:

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

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.