PFAS Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Serve as the primary technical contact for PFAS-related inquiries from clients, regulators, and collaborators.

Contribute to capital equipment requests for sample preparation and analysis instrumentation.

Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, or mass spectrometry-based analysis.
• 5+ years of hands-on PFAS analytical experience using LC-MS/MS and/or high-resolution mass spectrometry.
• 3–5 years of laboratory leadership, including supervision, workflow oversight, and staff development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPA PFAS methods (e.g., EPA 1633, 537.1, 533).
• Proven track record in method development and validation for PFAS in environmental or biological matrices.
• Experience with QA/QC systems, including calibration, control charts, blanks, spikes, and data defensibility.
• Project management experience with government, commercial, or academic clients.
• Experience preparing technical reports, data packages, and regulatory-compliant deliverables.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on PFAS analytical experience.
• Strong LC-MS/MS experience.
• Previous laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience reviewing analytical data and supporting QA/QC processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and laboratory documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation and analytical issues.

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, data integrity, and defensible analytical results.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a natural aptitude for troubleshooting instrumentation, workflows, and analytical challenges.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization to manage competing deadlines, project demands, and laboratory operations.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with staff, clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computer-based tools, including data analysis software and instrument control software.
• Strong organizational skills for managing sample flow, documentation, QA/QC records, and accreditation requirements.
• Leadership and team-building skills to mentor staff, delegate tasks, and maintain a high-performance laboratory culture.
• Critical thinking and data interpretation skills for reviewing complex PFAS chromatographic data, QC metrics, and method performance.
• Time-management skills to balance operational duties, project oversight, and administrative responsibilities.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, including chemical hygiene, hazard communication, and safe instrument operation.