Environmental Lab Project Manager: On-Time Deliverables

Onterris, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks an Environmental Project Manager to coordinate client projects from setup to delivery within our laboratory. You will ensure accurate data, timely turnarounds, and compliance with SOPs in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage a portfolio of environmental testing projects, collaborate with sales and lab staff, and act as the main client contact, coordinating field kits, lab records, and reports to support high-quality environmental analyses.

Qualifications

• 4 years of project management experience.
• Must be able to work on-site.
• 2+ years of environmental-related testing experience including demonstrated progress in managing projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS) software experience is desired.
• Preferred experience working for an environmental laboratory company with progressive responsibilities as a Customer Service Representative, Project Coordinator, and/or in laboratory data review or quality assurance.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry processes, applicable regulatory methods, and motivation to learn a wide variety of routine environmental testing procedures.
• Clear, precise, and professional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to speak knowledgeably and in specific detail about project requirements, and to interact with clients and laboratory personnel in a courteous, formal, service-oriented manner.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to plan work ahead and manage a portfolio of projects at a steady, consistent pace while meeting the needs of both customers and internal operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; checks and double-checks work so that results are correct and polished every time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, applying specialized knowledge and expertise within your area of responsibility.
• Methodical, fact-based problem-solving skills. Ability to anticipate and recognize problems and communicate details with laboratory and management personnel, assisting with diagnosing root causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Strong working knowledge of, and commitment to following, laboratory SOPs, quality systems, and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clients’ projects through all phases of laboratory operations, accurately and in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
• Project set-up in laboratory database and maintenance with focus on client contact information, analysis, turn-around-times and deliverables.
• Initiate field supply orders and sample kits.
• Thoroughly review sample records for accuracy and completeness.
• Delivery of acknowledgment letters and communication of anomalies and/or analytical issues.
• Track project progress, updating all required databases accurately and promptly.
• Provide timely, accurate, and thoroughly checked report and data delivery.
• Serve as a professional, courteous point of contact for clients and laboratory colleagues, providing clear, factual, and accurate information about project status and requirements.
• Anticipate problems or inconsistencies and resolve them using established procedures to prevent errors and ensure correct results.
• Communicate with clients about the nature of the samples and any potentially hazardous substances.
• Coordinate with the lab to ensure turnaround-times and sample issues are communicated and followed.
• Plan and prioritize work in advance based on deadlines and workload.
• Provide support to sales staff.
• Act as a subject-matter resource for colleagues on project requirements and lab procedures.
• Follow up when tasks are handed off to others to maintain quality and attention to detail.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Comply with Quality Assurance Program, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and Health and Safety Plan.

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Onterris, Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks an Environmental Project Manager to coordinate client projects from setup to delivery within our laboratory. You will ensure accurate data, timely turnarounds, and compliance with SOPs in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage a portfolio of environmental testing projects, collaborate with sales and lab staff, and act as the main client contact, coordinating field kits, lab records, and reports to support high-quality environmental analyses.