Laboratory Program Manager: ISO 17025 & Compliance

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of Oregon’s Department of Agriculture is seeking a Laboratory Program Manager (Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2) to oversee daily operations of our analytical laboratory facilities in Wilsonville, Oregon. It offers scientific leadership, ensures ISO 17025 compliance, mentors staff, and drives quality testing and timely results.

This full‑time position requires six years of supervisory experience or three years with a bachelor’s in Biology or Chemistry, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.
• OR
• Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field of science.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Program Manager (Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2) provides scientific, supervisory, and strategic leadership for the agency’s analytical laboratory program, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• You will oversee the activities of laboratory personnel to ensure high-quality testing and timely results.
• In this role you will maintain accreditation to ISO IEC 17025, serve as the agency representative member to Oregon’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
• You will develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies and procedures.
• You will lead, supervise, mentor, and recruit diverse, competent, innovative, and service-oriented staff to support the Oregon Department of Agriculture mission and strategic objectives.

Skills

Six years supervision/management

Three years related experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

State of Oregon’s Department of Agriculture is seeking a Laboratory Program Manager (Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2) to oversee daily operations of our analytical laboratory facilities in Wilsonville, Oregon. It offers scientific leadership, ensures ISO 17025 compliance, mentors staff, and drives quality testing and timely results.

This full‑time position requires six years of supervisory experience or three years with a bachelor’s in Biology or Chemistry, with a competitive