Environmental Lab Manager - Surveillance & QA Lead

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks an Environmental Surveillance Unit Manager to lead inorganic/organic testing through a team of scientists and technicians in Lansing, MI. The role emphasizes QA, safety, and methodology oversight, with responsibilities spanning procedure development and result reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields and at least five years of lab experience at senior levels, including supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision of professional positions within Environmental Chemistry Section.
• Assign work, approve leave, conduct in-service training, review work, and perform employee performance appraisals.
• Write laboratory procedures, review and report laboratory results, oversee instruments, equipment and supplies for the unit.
• Ensure QA records and training to meet QA and Safety plans.
• Serve as technical consultant for the State of Michigan.
• Support other lab operations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Laboratory management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/forensic science/biology/microbiology or related science

Job description

State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks an Environmental Surveillance Unit Manager to lead inorganic/organic testing through a team of scientists and technicians in Lansing, MI. The role emphasizes QA, safety, and methodology oversight, with responsibilities spanning procedure development and result reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields and at least five years of lab experience at senior levels, including supervisory duties.