Environmental Laboratory Manager

HawkMtn Labs, Inc. (HML), an established and respected environmental analytical testing laboratory located near Hazleton, PA, has an immediate opening for an experienced Environmental Laboratory Manager.

The Laboratory Manager provides effective leadership and is responsible for ensuring that our staff and operations have the necessary tools and support to perform at the optimum level of efficiency while maintaining a strict ethical protocol of all processes and practices. As the Laboratory Manager, you will be an integral part of our team, reporting directly to the technical director. Your role will include managing day-to-day lab operations, focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput, and using data analysis to monitor performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. You will be pivotal in developing and maintaining SOPs along with recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating lab staff. HawkMtn Labs, Inc. is welcome to experienced laboratory managers/directors, as well as willing to train laboratory supervisors and/or lead technologists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all facets of laboratory operations including staffing, budgeting, and compliance, and maintain overall lab spaces, including cleanliness and organization
• Maintain and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including managing inventory, lab consumables, and chemicals
• Assure consistency, reliability and credibility of data
• Ensure benchmark strategies and procedures (i.e., proficiency testing, analyst training, daily controls) are followed and corrective measures are taken
• Model, promote and maintain a safe work environment that follows established Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) procedures; as well as strict adherence to SOPs and GMPs
• Oversee lab safety, regulatory compliance and related trainings, including tracking chemicals and hazardous materials and enforcing PPE policy and lab safety rules.
• Create and edit SOPs for lab procedures, safety, equipment maintenance, and others as needed
• Ensure all test and measurement systems are operating within set parameters
• Keep management apprised of any condition that may impact production schedules
• Maintain laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operation, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; and ensure staff compliance
• Maintain/Operate compressed gases through compliance with federal and state requirements
• Monitor, measure and report on production related issues
• Develop and maintain sample receiving system and log
• Set daily operational direction for the work team
• Model and promote a customer focused culture within the team
• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including occasional off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary lab team, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate regularly with team to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab
• Communicate and collaborate with various departments to identify, troubleshoot and resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery to the customer
• Train staff on basic laboratory skills and run lab orientation for all new hires.
• Promote inclusion while developing employees to increase skills and facilitate professional growth
• Empower and continuously motivate their team, to get the most creative thinking from the team
• Participate in meetings with staff, management and/or customers to address any concerns related to the Laboratory
• Effectively Communicate by being consistent, authentic and transparent
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Biology/Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience or management experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an environmental testing laboratory
• Extensive knowledge of environmental testing, proficiency in laboratory information systems and technology, and a strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective Communication and Management skills with proven track record of success

This position is Full Time, Monday through Friday 1st shift, with weekendsovertime as needed. HawkMtn Labs offers a Competitive Salary and Benefit Package including Medical, DentalVision, Paid Holidays, Company Matched 401K, Paid Time Off and Casual Dress Environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

HawkMtn Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.