Environmental Lab Lead - Wet Chemistry & ICP-MS

Eurofins; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the environmental testing laboratory, overseeing staff and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has wet chemistry and heavy metals experience, including ICP-MS, and a strong leadership background.

You will manage operations, coordinate staffing, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality across projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related scientific discipline.
• 2-5 years of laboratory management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with environmental testing laboratories.
• Experience with wet chemistry and/or heavy metals analysis.
• Experience with ICP-MS instrumentation and laboratory operations.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Experience in an accredited environmental laboratory
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including reading, writing and speaking in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations and personnel.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate laboratory staff.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with quality systems, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee analytical testing activities for wet chemistry and heavy metals departments.
• Maintain productivity, turnaround times, and data quality standards.
• Monitor laboratory performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution.
• Support instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, including ICP-MS and wet chemistry instrumentation.
• Collaborate with clients, operations leadership, and support departments.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Laboratory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

ICP-MS instrumentation

Wet chemistry instrumentation

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the environmental testing laboratory, overseeing staff and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has wet chemistry and heavy metals experience, including ICP-MS, and a strong leadership background.

You will manage operations, coordinate staffing, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality across projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with clients and internal teams.