Environmental Lab Director

Modern Industries; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Canada is seeking an experienced Environmental Laboratory Director to manage certified environmental testing laboratories. The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences, along with significant leadership experience in laboratory operations. Responsibilities include supervising testing procedures, ensuring data quality, and managing staff. This role offers opportunities for strategic leadership and excellence in environmental analysis.

Qualifications

• 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry.
• 6+ months of supervised environmental analysis experience.
• 1+ year of supervised environmental analysis experience.
• 2+ years of supervised environmental analysis experience.
• 4+ college credit hours in general microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of environmental testing data.
• Oversee quality control/assurance performance standards.
• Lead and develop MRD staff.
• Manage upkeep of laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Drive professionalism and procedural consistency.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences

Master’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences

Tools

Lab management systems

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt

Modern Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Environmental Laboratory Director to lead our State/National certified environmental testing laboratories. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for the overall management of laboratory operations, personnel, and technical quality. The ideal candidate will bring a strong scientific background, proven management skills, and a commitment to excellence in environmental analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory procedures and reporting of results.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of environmental testing data, including inorganic, organic, and microbiological analytes.
• Oversee quality control/assurance performance standards and customer delivery expectations.
• Lead and develop MRD staff, ensuring optimal personnel performance and staffing levels.
• Maintain and enhance documentation systems, records, calibrations, and computerized data management.
• Manage the upkeep and functionality of laboratory equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Drive professionalism and procedural consistency across all MRD operations.
• Oversee purchasing activities and operational budgeting for the division.
• Serve as primary liaison with the MRD Vice President and collaborate with other departmental managers.
• Implement and enforce corporate policies and procedures, including training and compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Requirements (must meet one of the following):

• Doctoral Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences with:
  • 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry
  • 6+ months of supervised environmental analysis experience
• Master’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences with:
  • 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry
  • 1+ year of supervised environmental analysis experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences with:
  • 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry
  • 2+ years of supervised environmental analysis experience

If microbiological testing is performed, candidates must also have 4+ college credit hours in general microbiology.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with lab management systems.
• Previous successful work history in a similar or related role.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and pass company physical.
• Willingness to sign an employment agreement, non-disclosure, and fraud/falsification statements.