Technical Manager - Radiocarbon & Isotope Analytics Leader

SGS North America Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Manager for a radiocarbon (Carbon-14) and isotopic laboratory in Miami, FL. You will provide technical leadership across laboratory operations and ensure high-quality, compliant data for geochemical analyses.

The role emphasizes radiocarbon, stable isotopes and GC analytical techniques, with oversight of method transfer from R&D to routine production and mentoring of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in analytical laboratories.
• Strong experience with GC instrumentation (GC-FID, GC-MS, etc.).
• Experience in R&D to production method transfer; isotope techniques a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert in geochemistry and analytical techniques.
• Support the transition of services from R&D to routine operations.
• Partner with laboratory operations leadership to ensure efficient workflows.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex analytical challenges, particularly GC systems.
• Lead development and optimization of GC methods.
• Support development of isotope techniques (GC-IRMS, EA-IRMS) where applicable.
• Collaborate with product development teams to launch new services.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and quality systems.
• Mentor and train laboratory staff.
• Support Production during high season.

Skills

GC instrumentation

Isotope techniques

Technical leadership

Geochemistry

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geochemistry/Chemistry

Tools

GC-FID

GC-MS

Job description

SGS North America Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Manager for a radiocarbon (Carbon-14) and isotopic laboratory in Miami, FL. You will provide technical leadership across laboratory operations and ensure high-quality, compliant data for geochemical analyses.

The role emphasizes radiocarbon, stable isotopes and GC analytical techniques, with oversight of method transfer from R&D to routine production and mentoring of staff.