Laboratory Manager - Aquatic Toxicology

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value?

If the answer is, Yes! then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Laboratory Manager based in our San Diego, CA Aquatic Toxicology Lab.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.

Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients.

We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have 3000+ employees and more than 135 global locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect :

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package : annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work / life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including leading, managing, and developing the operations team, scheduling and coordinating staff activities and responsibilities for a team of 10+ people, coordinating with other managers to ensure work requirements are completed efficiently and accurately every day.

As a key member of the leadership team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including :

• Coordinate work scheduling and laboratory resource allocation based on project demands
• Supervise and manage adherence to project requirements, QA / QC, and turnaround requirements
• Assess production capacity and provide solutions for human resources, technical, and quality issues
• Provide staff development services, career path evaluations and ensure the lab staff is developing necessary skills and abilities for the work today and in the future;

oversight and execution of laboratory training program

• Personnel supervision, time management, and operational efficiency
• Hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions
• Conflict resolution, personnel skills development and team building
• Accurate and timely communication with internal stakeholders; participate in management meetings and lead meetings for staff under your supervision
• Initiate and address non-conformance issues
• Oversee and conduct technically demanding and sensitive client projects; support day to day testing
• Participate in the design and execution of overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
• Work as a partner with the QA group to troubleshoot and resolve assay performance issues
• Responsible for budget oversight and purchase of laboratory supplies
• Comply with Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab Director
• Ensure staff comply with Enthalpy’s Health and Safety Plan

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science field or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years laboratory operations experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position with multiple direct reports
• Strong management, leadership, and personnel development skills
• Experience in laboratory operations (not necessarily in a bioassay laboratory, however some experience with a bioassay laboratory is preferred)
• Experience training staff on laboratory procedures

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Effectiveness Create positive outcomes and results for the staff, clients, and business
• Conflict resolution skills - Removes / breaks down organizational communication barriers; serves as effective communication conduit between laboratory operations, project management, and QA
• Assertion Skills - Problem diagnosis and analysis, suggest course of action; solutions oriented
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure during stressful times
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with bioassay laboratory analyses, methods, and operations
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Experience in supervising and leading teams; cultural leadership

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs and well ahead of the strategic curve.

We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues.

Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we’d love to speak with you.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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