Environmental Lab Chief & Chemical Terrorism Coordinator

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a senior Laboratory Director to lead the Radiation Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, and Chemical Terrorism and Blood Lead Program. The role includes supervision, QA, method maintenance, instrument upkeep, training, recruitment, and reporting to management and partners.

Responsibilities cover directing operations, training, SOP enforcement, regulatory compliance (EPA, NELAC, CLIA), method development, Blood Lead supervision, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on environmental testing; 5 years managing regulated laboratories.
• Proficiency with EPA, NELAC, LRN, and CLIA regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, Outlook) skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in chemistry or environmental science.
• Two years of laboratory management experience.
• Five years of analytical chemistry laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct operations of the laboratory and staff.
• Supervise unit managers, provide training, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate analytical work and compliance with EPA, NELAC, CLIA, and other regulations.
• Maintain a rigorous quality assurance program and corrective action processes.
• Develop and modify analytical methods and maintenance procedures.
• Serve as Chemical Terrorism Coordinator for the Laboratory Response Network and CDC.
• Provide technical supervision for the blood lead testing program.
• Represent the Environmental Section at meetings and conferences.
• Respond to communications with stakeholders and resolve technical issues.
• Review, update, and enforce standard operating procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science

Tools

EPA regulations

NELAC regulations

LRN regulations

CLIA regulations

Job description

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a senior Laboratory Director to lead the Radiation Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, and Chemical Terrorism and Blood Lead Program. The role includes supervision, QA, method maintenance, instrument upkeep, training, recruitment, and reporting to management and partners.

Responsibilities cover directing operations, training, SOP enforcement, regulatory compliance (EPA, NELAC, CLIA), method development, Blood Lead supervision, and