Geochemical Lab Operations Lead

MSALABS; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

MSALABS is seeking a full-time Assistant Lab Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska. You will support daily lab operations, coordinate workflows, manage client jobs in LIMS, and ensure testing activities are efficient, safe, and compliant.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will help supervise staff, maintain SOPs, and drive quality and continuous improvement while contributing to timely test results and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience in geochemical or mining environments.
• Experience with ISO 17025 quality systems and internal auditing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory workflows to ensure testing is efficient and on schedule.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory management, tracking consumables and procurement needs.
• Enforce quality control procedures and ensure SOP compliance.
• Provide technical support for complex testing activities and troubleshooting.
• Assist with staff training and development; support scheduling and performance management.
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Contribute to method validation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory management

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Geochemistry/Earth Sciences or related

Tools

LIMS

SOP development

Job description

MSALABS is seeking a full-time Assistant Lab Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska. You will support daily lab operations, coordinate workflows, manage client jobs in LIMS, and ensure testing activities are efficient, safe, and compliant.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will help supervise staff, maintain SOPs, and drive quality and continuous improvement while contributing to timely test results and career development opportunities.