Environmental Laboratory Project Manager

Tundra Testing, LLC; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tundra Testing, LLC in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks an experienced Environmental Laboratory Project Manager to coordinate analytical projects, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure smooth progress from inquiry to final reporting.

The ideal candidate handles laboratory workflows, testing requirements, and communicates clearly with clients and internal teams to support business growth in a growing analytical lab.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience in environmental or analytical lab project management.
• Knowledge of environmental analytical methods and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage environmental and analytical lab projects from inquiry to closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing updates and high service.
• Coordinate with lab personnel on requirements, methods, schedules, and deliverables.
• Prepare quotations, service agreements, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain project records and LIMS data; coordinate subcontracted services when needed.

Conocimientos

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

LIMS

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

We're seeking an experienced Environmental Laboratory Project Manager to join our growing team in Anchorage, Alaska. This position plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional client experience by coordinating analytical projects, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring projects move efficiently from initial inquiry through final reporting.

The ideal candidate brings previous environmental or analytical laboratory project management experience, understands laboratory workflows and testing requirements, and excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients and internal teams.

Beyond project coordination, this role will focus on nurturing established client relationships, anticipating future testing needs, and collaborating with our Operations and Communications Manager to support client engagement and business growth.

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of their work, values collaboration, and is excited about the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing analytical laboratory.

Compensation: $80,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Compensation: $80,000+ yearly

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in an environmental or analytical laboratory is strongly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of environmental analytical methods, laboratory processes, sample handling, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Experience coordinating laboratory testing, project scopes, quotations, turnaround times, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), chain-of-custody procedures, and project tracking software.
• Understanding of laboratory quality assurance practices, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate challenges and coordinate effective solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively with laboratory analysts, technical management, quality assurance personnel, and external clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and other business management software.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of projects in a growing, fast-paced organization.
• Ability to identify client needs, nurture established relationships, and support business development initiatives without compromising project delivery or service quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental and analytical laboratory projects from initial inquiry and scope development through sample receipt, testing, reporting, and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships, providing project updates, and ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel to establish project requirements, analytical methods, schedules, turnaround times, and deliverables.
• Prepare and coordinate project quotations, service agreements, and supporting documentation.
• Track project progress, deadlines, sample status, and reporting requirements to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records, chain-of-custody documentation, and client information within the laboratory's information management system (LIMS).
• Coordinate subcontracted laboratory services when necessary to meet client testing requirements.
• Proactively identify upcoming client needs, encourage repeat business, and support long-term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with the Operations and Communications Manager on targeted outreach, client engagement, and follow-up opportunities.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, technical concerns, or project challenges and coordinate timely resolutions with laboratory leadership.
• Support invoicing, billing accuracy, project closeout, and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Work closely with laboratory management and quality assurance personnel to ensure projects align with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and project management processes.