WTP Laboratory Director

Amentum; Manila; On-site; PHP 8,615,000 - 11,692,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a WTP Laboratory Director to oversee the water treatment plant laboratory operations on Diego Garcia. The role ensures QA, regulatory compliance, and program requirements are met while managing staff, procedures, and documentation.

Responsibilities include QA program maintenance, instrument calibration oversight, and ensuring accurate data reporting for regulatory reviews. Travel and deployment considerations apply to this remote overseas assignment.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak and comprehend English to contract requirements and emergency procedures.
• Passport valid for at least 1 year at time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to pass medical requirements and deployments.
• Qualifications align with laboratory management, technical education, and lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all laboratory operations including testing, QA, and reporting procedures.
• Ensure lab personnel are trained, proficient, and compliant with duties.
• Implement and maintain QA programs meeting CNIC M-5090.1A requirements.
• Review procedures for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Oversee calibration, operation, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Verify reports align with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create and manage staff training programs for compliance and development.
• Monitor proficiency testing programs and address deficiencies.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation of lab functions and data.
• Serve as contact for regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections.

Skills

Laboratory management

QA proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma with technical certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Chemistry/Biology

Tools

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Job description

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a WTP Laboratory Directo to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

The WTP Laboratory Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of the water treatment plant laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality assurance (QA) criteria, regulatory standards, and program requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing all aspects of laboratory operations, including oversight of testing, quality assurance, and reporting procedures.
• Ensuring that all laboratory personnel are trained, proficient, and capable of performing their assigned duties.
• Implementing and maintaining laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) programs to ensure all reported data meet required criteria and regulatory requirements as defined in CNIC M-5090.1A.
• Reviewing laboratory procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and applicable regulations.
• Overseeing the calibration, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Verifying that laboratory reports and data align with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Creating and managing staff training programs to ensure personnel development and compliance with operational standards.
• Monitoring laboratory proficiency testing programs and addressing any deficiencies identified.
• Preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of laboratory functions and data.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections related to the laboratory.

Required Qualifications

• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Professional qualifications in laboratory management, technical education, and experience that align with the size and type of laboratory operations being managed.
• Managerial capability to supervise the laboratory team, manage workload, and ensure compliance with QA and regulatory requirements effectively.
• Strong understanding of QA programs, proficiency testing, and data reporting in compliance with applicable standards.
• Familiarity with CNIC M-5090.1A qualifications and standards, or comparable regulatory frameworks.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with advanced technical or academic certification in a relevant field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
• At least five (5) years of experience managing laboratory operations, preferably within a water treatment plant or similar environment.
• Prior experience in OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) or remote/austere environments with a multi-national workforce.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and regulatory standards specific to water treatment and related laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.