AWI Laboratory Technical Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a Technical Director under the NYS Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP).
• Assist the Laboratory Director in overseeing and maintaining the Environmental Research Laboratory Quality Assurance Management System to NYS DOH ELAP standards, including the review of analytical runs and data packages.
• Create and update laboratory standard operating procedures as needed.
• Oversee document control for the laboratory.
• Oversee the day-to-day supervision of Laboratory Analysts with accountability for their training and work quality.
• Help develop initial and ongoing training programs.
• Aid in hiring new lab employees as needed.
• Oversee the maintenance of laboratory analyst personnel files and maintenance of the ethics and data integrity program.
• Oversee and support Laboratory Analysts in the maintenance of lab instruments and equipment, as well as lab cleanliness and workspace efficiency.
• Assist with analytical and instrument troubleshooting.
• Aid in analytical scheduling to ensure sample holding times are met.
• Initiate corrective action and participate in root cause analysis.
• Conduct laboratory analysis.
• Aid in maintenance of the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Ensure data results are accurate and investigate irregularities.
• Prepare data for final review.
• Guarantee analysis and reporting is completed in a timely manner.
• Support annual quality assurance audits, oversight of staff demonstration of capability, oversight of lab proficiency testing, and the laboratory corrective action system.
• Contribute data for dissemination through annual reports, research publications, and presentations.
• Contribute expertise to new project development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Limnology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Sciences, chemistry, physical or biological sciences, or engineering, or a related field.
• At least 24 college semester credit hours of chemistry coursework.
• At least three years of work experience in environmental analysis in a NELAC/ELAP certified lab.
• A Master of Science in the field above can be substituted for one year of experience.
• Understanding of laboratory QA/QC practices and method development.
• Experience with the following analysis: Specific conductance, pH, phosphorus, nitrate, ammonia, alkalinity, anions, color, CDOM, chlorophyll-a, total nitrogen, dissolved organic carbon, ICP metals analysis, and microcystins.
• Understanding of various types of laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to calibrate and operate lab instruments including ICP-OES, FIA, IC, TOC/N, pH/Cond.
• Experience training and supervising staff.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of water sampling techniques and equipment.
• Proven ability to multitask.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
• Preferred familiarity with the geography of the Adirondack region.