Environmental Lab Manager: Lead & Develop High-Impact Team

Pace; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical

Dental & vision

401K with employer match

PTO & holidays

HSA

Job summary

Pace in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a team of laboratory professionals supporting environmental testing operations. You will combine a strong scientific foundation with exceptional people leadership to drive quality, safety, and reliability.

Responsibilities include hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development; overseeing day-to-day lab activities; managing resources and budgets; and partnering with technical staff to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant laboratory or scientific experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising laboratory professionals.
• Track record of coaching employees, building teams, and developing talent.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality, safety, workflow, and scientific principles.
• Ability to balance scientific, operational, customer, and people priorities.
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of laboratory professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure quality, safety, productivity, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish clear priorities and ensure staffing, equipment, training, and resources needed for success.
• Partner with technical staff to resolve scientific, operational, quality, and customer issues.
• Use lab performance data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support compliance with laboratory methods, quality systems, regulations, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Lead equipment discussions and prioritize instrument and resource needs.
• Manage departmental resources and budgets responsibly.
• Build a collaborative, accountable culture focused on quality and teamwork.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Team management

Coaching and talent development

Quality and safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Pace in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a team of laboratory professionals supporting environmental testing operations. You will combine a strong scientific foundation with exceptional people leadership to drive quality, safety, and reliability.

Responsibilities include hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development; overseeing day-to-day lab activities; managing resources and budgets; and partnering with technical staff to resolve issues.