Laboratory Manager, Eurofins Built Environment Testing, San Diego, CA

12. Establishes and maintains an active and positive safety culture and ensures that the Employee Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed to maintain facility operations that are compliant with appropriate policies and regulations.

9. Builds and maintains positive customer relationships through direct interaction with customers, project managers, and sales personnel.

14. Supports the Human Resources function to ensure that all policies and programs are applied consistently throughout the laboratory.

Secondary Duties1. Remains current on new technological developments and provides scientific leadership in establishing new analytical services as needed, works with Technical Director.2. Assists the QA manager in development, implementation, and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests.3. Assists in pursuing, receiving, and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations.4. Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary.5. Assists co-workers with analytical questions as necessary.6. Ordering and inventory control for lab supplies and equipment.7. Supports other labs within the region when appropriate and as needed. Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Business Unit

7. Coordinates the work of the local lab and assists in setting work priorities to minimize costs, scheduling conflicts or delays.

2. Assists with the coordination and timely completion of all analytical and operational training for the local lab staff.

6. Determines the local client needs and leads the effort in adding new testing services as needed to meet the local client needs.

13. Reviews SOPs used in the facility and ensures their implementation so that the facility is operated in a compliant manner which allows it to produce defensible data.

8. Reviews and modifies group schedules based on current and projected workloads and staffing. Prioritizes the activities of the groups to ensure key goals are achieved and customer service needs are addressed. Manage personnel schedules for Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday staff.

11. Demonstrates and promotes the company vision. Communicates facility-specific goals and objectives to employees. Communicates and implements company initiatives designed to foster teamwork and communication.

5. Coordinates with the local salesperson to assist with client concerns.

1. Provide leadership and manage/assist other staff members in the operational team.

The Lab Manager will manage a team of Mold and Asbestos Analysts and other Laboratory staff, provide leadership and be responsible for ensuring compliance of laboratory operations. Will help maintain/adjust workflow to meet TAT, make recommendations, as needed, to improve laboratory functionality, and supervising staff. Will be responsible for ensuring compliance and integration of facility operation with quality assurance, ethics, safety and other corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.

3. Prepare and analyze aerobiological, environmental, and water samples for fungal, asbestos and bacteria analysis.4. Serve as an operational point of contact for clients regarding all services performed in the lab.

10. Fosters morale and teamwork. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities with direct reports to achieve strong staff performance. Mentors key employees.

• BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, or equivalent degree
• Previous Supervisory/Management experience required, preferably 2 yrs.
• Strong Professional background in working with Mold and Asbestos Samples
• Minimum 3 years of previous hands on laboratory experience

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Compensation Range: candidates who qualify with minimum requirements start at $75,000 annually. Higher compensation will be considered for more qualified experienced candidates.