Laboratory Manager

BSK Associates; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

ESOP and 401k plans

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick and Paid Vacation

Job summary

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 years of excellence, is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee Satellite Laboratory operations, including Sample Preparation, Technical Operations and Facilities. The role reports to the General Manager/Laboratory Director and may become the Laboratory Director for the satellite.

The position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits, 100% employer-paid medical insurance, ESOP and 401k, and paid holidays/vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or similar).
• At least 10 years in an environmental laboratory, including 3 years in a department manager role.
• Experience with ISO-based QA systems and QC programs.
• Experience in basic financial analysis (Profit/Loss statements).

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day laboratory operations meet client testing specs and QA requirements.
• Collaborate with regional QA and Technical Services for profitable, sound testing services.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust to meet conditions and service needs.
• Manage laboratory resources to ensure profitability and service standards.
• Oversee staff and participate in recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Work with GM/Director to monitor performance metrics and meet business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvements in quality, service, efficiencies and employee satisfaction.
• Provide on-site leadership to laboratory staff.
• Promote the company Mission, Vision and Values in daily activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

10 years environmental lab experience (3 as manager)

ISO QA experience

Financial analysis (P&L)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Laboratory Manager!

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Laboratory Manager to join our Team. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!

What makes BSK unique?

• Welcoming and Supportive Culture: Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
• Empowering Management: Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work-life balance—values we live by, not just talk about.
• Core Values: We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you’ll see reflected in our day-to-day work.

Job-Type: Full-Time

Full-Time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid Medical insurance with by-up options for your dependents.

Employment benefits:

• Employee and Dependent Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• ESOP and 401k plans
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time earned on an accrued basis.

The pay range for this position is $72,800-$93,600, paid annually, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

Role and Responsibilities

The Satellite Laboratory Operations Manager provides direct oversight of the laboratory under the direction of the General Manager and/or Laboratory Director. This includes the areas of Sample Preparation, Technical Operations (i.e. Sample Analysis) and Facilities. He or she serves an assistant to the General Manager / Laboratory Director and is the effective leader of the laboratory in their absence. The Satellite Operations Manager would be best described as a Laboratory Director in training; this person would be the prime candidate to assume the Laboratory Director position for the satellite should an opening become available.

• Ensure the day to day laboratory operational activities meet client testing specifications and quality assurance requirements.
• Work closely with the Technical Services Regional Manager and QA Regional Manager to ensure the production of profitable, technically sound testing services.
• Monitor staffing levels, adjusting to meet current operating conditions and service needs.
• Manage laboratory resources to ensure profitability and service standards.
• Oversee staff and ensure accountability through assistance and input in recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Work with General Manager / Laboratory Director to monitor performance metrics critical to meeting business performance objectives.
• Work with General Manager / Laboratory Director to make continuous improvements in quality, service, efficiencies and employee satisfaction.
• Provide on-site leadership to laboratory staff.
• Along with General Manager / Lab Director, promote the company Mission, Vision and Values in laboratory daily activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in Scientific Discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or similar)
• Ten years previous environmental laboratory experience, including three years as a department manager
• Experience with ISO-Based Quality Assurance Systems / Quality Control Programs
• Experience in basic financial analysis (Profit / Loss statements)

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