PFAS Technical Manager: Lab Leadership & QA

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

The Staffing Solutions Organization LLC's Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory seeks a PFAS Technical Manager to lead the PFAS testing section, oversee staff, and ensure timely, accurate results. This role ensures CLIA and ISO 17025 compliance and supports public health initiatives across Maine.

You will manage daily operations, coordinate resources, and mentor analysts while working onsite in Augusta, ME, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science, or a closely related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
• At least 24 semester hours of Chemistry, including 8 semester hours of Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience performing laboratory validations and technical reviews.
• Experience utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation, including LC-MS/MS and GC/MS
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, LIMS, and laboratory software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the PFAS testing section.
• Supervise, mentor, and train laboratory staff.
• Ensure testing workloads are completed accurately and within established turnaround times.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers regarding testing activities and results.
• Coordinate laboratory resources, scheduling, and staffing needs.
• Perform and support PFAS testing using advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Review and evaluate analytical data to ensure scientific validity and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical review and approval of laboratory results.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance activities.
• Lead method development, validation, and implementation projects.
• Troubleshoot and assist with maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, ISO 17025, and laboratory quality standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Oversee quality control procedures, instrument maintenance, and documentation requirements.
• Support safety initiatives, risk assessments, and continuous process improvement efforts.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC/MS

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Staffing Solutions Organization LLC's Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory seeks a PFAS Technical Manager to lead the PFAS testing section, oversee staff, and ensure timely, accurate results. This role ensures CLIA and ISO 17025 compliance and supports public health initiatives across Maine.

You will manage daily operations, coordinate resources, and mentor analysts while working onsite in Augusta, ME, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.