AWI Laboratory Technical Manager
$77,000–$84,000 year
On-site · Paul Smiths, New York, United States
Job Summary
AWI Laboratory Technical Manager oversees day-to-day analysis of the AWI Environmental Research Laboratory and serves as ELAP Technical Director, supervising Laboratory Analysts and contributing to QA/QC, method development, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include supervising staff, training, instrument maintenance, data management (LIMS), scheduling to meet sample holding times, initiating corrective actions, conducting analyses, and contributing to annual reports and publications. Requires a BS in a relevant science, 3+ years in an ELAP/NELAC-certified lab, experience with analyses such as pH, conductivity, nutrients, metals, microcystins, CDOM, chlorophyll-a, and instrumentation (ICP-OES, FIA, IC, TOC/N, pH/Cond), QA/QC, and strong communication skills. Preferred familiarity with Adirondack geography and a valid driver’s license.
Required 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
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