Laboratory Director — Air Toxics, Northern CA

Eurofins US Network; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Personal days

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing in Folsom, CA is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead our team and ensure an excellent operating margin while meeting budget goals and client needs. You will supervise personnel, drive safety and quality, implement new technologies, and partner with HR, Finance, and IT to align resources with strategic objectives.

A 7+ year track record in environmental labs and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field.
• Minimum of 7 years of environmental lab management experience.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and team-building skills.
• Experience with laboratory operations and services.
• Experience managing a team of at least 20 scientists and technicians.
• Proven ability to manage business operations with profit/loss responsibility.
• Expertise in VOC analysis under SW846 or EPA TO method guidelines.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation abilities.
• Ability to handle contracts and negotiations effectively.
• Proficiency in GCMS techniques and instrumentation.
• Track record of improving laboratory efficiency and profitability.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience in leading quality system improvements, including audits and corrective action plans.
• Ability to engage with key clients and discuss technical and business solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in both downsizing and business growth scenarios.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with adaptability and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other laboratory locations.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations with a focus on profitability, efficiency improvements, and automation.
• Ensure customer satisfaction while developing technical staff skills and maintaining state-of-the-art instrumentation.
• Provide leadership in personnel and equipment management.
• Analyze and recommend staffing and equipment needs while adhering to budget constraints.
• Design and implement production metrics to monitor performance, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop and execute contingency plans to address equipment failures, staffing shortages, production backlogs, and fluctuations in sample volume.
• Lead initiatives to improve analytical capacity, reduce turnaround times, strengthen quality performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvements to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff while overseeing performance evaluations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

VOC analysis

GCMS instrumentation

Decision making

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

GC-MS

EPA TO method knowledge

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing in Folsom, CA is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead our team and ensure an excellent operating margin while meeting budget goals and client needs. You will supervise personnel, drive safety and quality, implement new technologies, and partner with HR, Finance, and IT to align resources with strategic objectives.

A 7+ year track record in environmental labs and US work authorization is required.