Water Lab Manager: Quality & Compliance Leader

City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manchester seeks a Water Works Laboratory Manager to plan, supervise, and optimize laboratory operations for water quality testing in Manchester, NH. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and manage the laboratory’s quality assurance program.

The role requires leadership, strong analytical skills, and experience with NH ELAP accreditation. Collaboration with city departments and public outreach on water quality matters is involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or other closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience in an Environmental or Water laboratory, or an equivalent combination.
• TNI NH ELAP accreditation and related certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and review Water Works laboratory staff tasks, delegating daily duties and records.
• Supervise, train, and schedule staff; maintain training schedules and ethics/data integrity training.
• Oversee all laboratory functions, protocols, and quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Laboratory management

Analytical methods

Water quality

NH ELAP accreditation

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/related field

Tools

GIS

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

City of Manchester seeks a Water Works Laboratory Manager to plan, supervise, and optimize laboratory operations for water quality testing in Manchester, NH. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and manage the laboratory’s quality assurance program.

The role requires leadership, strong analytical skills, and experience with NH ELAP accreditation. Collaboration with city departments and public outreach on water quality matters is involved.