Senior Manager, Soil Testing Lab & Outreach

Rutgers University

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 145,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University—New Brunswick is seeking a Senior Manager for the Soil Testing Laboratory to lead staff, manage budgets, HR, and outreach programs. You will supervise laboratory operations, ensure quality control, and coordinate with NJAES/SEBS to support research and service delivery.

The role requires a master's in soil-related field and at least five years of supervisory lab experience; oversight of analytical workflows and client reporting is essential for delivering accurate test results

Qualifications

Master's degree in soil fertility, soil chemistry, soil management, or closely related field.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of soil chemical, biological and physical processes especially as they affect plant growth and health.

Responsibilities

Analyzes soil, compost, and solution samples submitted by clients in a timely fashion.
Directs and supervises laboratory technicians and student assistants and participates in analytical duties to assure samples' tests are processed efficiently and data is managed appropriately.
Makes decisions on process methodology and assures quality control measures.
Reviews data and produces test reports for clientele.
Works with SEBS-IT programmer to update and continue development of the bespoke database to improve user-friendly interpretations and recommendations.
Assists NJAES, RCE, SEBS faculty and staff researchers in planning soil sampling and testing.