Pace Analytical Services, LLC
Laboratory Manager
Pace Analytical Services, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Laboratory Manager: Volatiles Department
Compensation: $65,000 per year Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SUMMARY
The Volatiles Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the volatiles laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of volatile compounds in various sample matrices. This role includes managing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous improvement in analytical methodologies and lab performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise and mentor laboratory staff including chemists and technicians. Schedule and prioritize lab activities to meet production and research timelines. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of analytical instruments (e.g., GC-MS, GC-FID). Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for volatile compound detection. Troubleshoot technical issues and provide expert guidance on complex analyses. Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., EPA, ISO). QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of experience, typically has experience as a lead or supervisor; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Three (3) years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Required Knowledge:
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and laboratory best practices. Understanding of the development and implementation of area programs, policies, and procedures. Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment. Basic principles and practices of budget development and administration. Applicable lab, services, or field laws, codes, and regulations. Computer applications and systems related to the work. Understanding of dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained. Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations. Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Required Skills:
Proficiency in chromatographic techniques (GC, GC-MS, etc.). Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Overseeing and administering comprehensive and varied area functions. Supervising and evaluating employees and providing related recommendations. Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. Applying more standard business and project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals. Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. Benefits
Pace offers a traditional and ROTH 401k with a company match. When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft. Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Compensation: $65,000 per year Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SUMMARY
The Volatiles Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the volatiles laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of volatile compounds in various sample matrices. This role includes managing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous improvement in analytical methodologies and lab performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise and mentor laboratory staff including chemists and technicians. Schedule and prioritize lab activities to meet production and research timelines. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of analytical instruments (e.g., GC-MS, GC-FID). Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for volatile compound detection. Troubleshoot technical issues and provide expert guidance on complex analyses. Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., EPA, ISO). QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of experience, typically has experience as a lead or supervisor; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Three (3) years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Required Knowledge:
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and laboratory best practices. Understanding of the development and implementation of area programs, policies, and procedures. Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment. Basic principles and practices of budget development and administration. Applicable lab, services, or field laws, codes, and regulations. Computer applications and systems related to the work. Understanding of dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained. Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations. Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Required Skills:
Proficiency in chromatographic techniques (GC, GC-MS, etc.). Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Overseeing and administering comprehensive and varied area functions. Supervising and evaluating employees and providing related recommendations. Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. Applying more standard business and project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals. Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. Benefits
Pace offers a traditional and ROTH 401k with a company match. When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft. Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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