Organics Laboratory Manager

Strativ Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de laboratoire environnemental bien établie à Albany recherche un Organics Laboratory Manager pour diriger les opérations de laboratoire. Ce rôle exige une expertise technique approfondie et des compétences en leadership, afin de garantir des analyses précises dans un environnement conforme et rapide.

Benefits

401(k)

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion de laboratoire ou chimiste analytique.
• Expertise avec des instruments analytiques.
• Connaissance des méthodes EPA.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les opérations de laboratoire pour une analyse précise et rapide.
• Superviser et former le personnel de laboratoire.
• Maintenir la conformité avec les méthodes EPA.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC

LC-MS

Job description

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On behalf of our client, a well-established environmental laboratory based in Albany, we are seeking an experienced Organics Laboratory Manager to lead and optimize daily operations within their organics testing department. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role ideal for a hands-on, technically proficient manager who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Position Overview

The Organics Laboratory Manager will oversee environmental sample preparation and analysis across a variety of matrices, including drinking water, wastewater, sludge, soil, air, and construction materials. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring a deep understanding of laboratory instrumentation and EPA analytical methods.

The successful candidate will manage a team of analysts and technicians, coordinate workflows to meet regulatory and client deadlines, and serve as a key liaison between laboratory departments and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations to ensure timely and accurate analysis
• Supervise, train, and evaluate lab staff performance
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation (e.g., GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS)
• Coordinate sample flow to meet turnaround time and hold time requirements
• Collaborate with other departments including purchasing, QA, and executive leadership
• Maintain laboratory compliance with EPA methods and safety regulations
• Monitor and manage consumables inventory and vendor relationships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Laboratory Manager or senior analytical chemist ready for a leadership role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Hands-on expertise with instruments such as GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and HPLC
• Familiarity with EPA methods including (but not limited to): 8260, 8270, 8081, 8082, 524, 552, 1664, 1633
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems and QA/QC protocols
• Salary: $70,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience
• Benefits include: 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM); limited overtime

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Other

• Industries

  Environmental Services and Environmental Quality Programs

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