Organics Department Manager - Jacksonville, FL

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida's largest environmental, chemical, analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for over 30 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and opportunities of growth for our employees. Are you passionate about the environment? Join AEL!

We are currently looking for a Department Manager for the Organics department at our AEL Jacksonville, FL laboratory. This hire will join our rapidly growing team to support our mission of delivery high quality environmental data for our clients across the United States

Job Description:

Full-time position in the organics department to execute preparations and analysis of samples for drinking water, wastewater, soil and other matrices using GC and GC/MS. Testing may include pesticides, EDBs, PCBs, FL PRO, BNAs, HAAs, PAHs, VOCs, THMs, and SOCs.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Bachelor Degree in any science field (Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or higher education
• Previous laboratory experience (environmental preferred)
• Knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
• Computer literacy
• Records observations, calculations and results, accurately.
• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format
• Management experience
• Experience with TurboChrom, Horizon LIMS, Shimadzu GC/MS and PerkinElmer GC
• Experience performing extractions/prep for some but not all of the following EPA test methods is a plus: 8011, 8270, 8081, 8082, 625, 608, FL PRO
• Proficiency with LIMS, laboratory workflow, and TNI/NELAP requirements
• Thorough understanding of laboratory accreditation, quality assurance programs, and proficiency testing
• Experience with gas chromatography (GC) and/or gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)
• Experience with solid phase extraction (SPE)
• Experience with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely setup of methods and samples on instruments as measured by Thruput and TAT
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement quality and safety policies and procedures
• Implements strategic business initiatives with the objective of consistently producing accurate test results
• Conducts SOP development, review, edit and as needed
• Manages MDLs and DOCs and assures completion throughout lab as required
• Understands operation and theory of all instrumentation in lab
• Responsible for troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance and repairs on instruments as needed
• Effectively manages staff performance; one-on-one meetings, evaluations, and training.
• Coaches and mentors staff and facilitates their personal and professional growth
• Performs data review in Horizon LIMS and assigns peer review groups
• Schedules department work days and hours for all analysts to comply with operational, method, regulatory and client requirements
• Tracks supplies and places purchase orders for/with the Lab Manager
• Assists with duties to manage Health and Safety and Hazardous Waste program
• Develops methods for new analyses
• Special projects, research, method performance improvements
• Attend and provide updates for daily status meetings
• Helps in the process of hiring and training both new and existing employees
• Works with other DMs in network
• Provides timely responses to internal and external inquiries related to quality and production
• Maintains high data quality, works with QA and performs well in audits
• Establish and maintain effective communication with staff

Schedule:

Full-time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm; Operations Hours 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Work can occasionally include weekends, evenings and holidays in peak production times. Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant during interview.

To Apply:

Resumes submitted through the Indeed.com "Apply Now" button are NOT reviewed. In order to be considered for the position, all applicants must apply through AEL's job application website at:

http://www.aellab.com/job-application

Applying through our website is the fastest and best way to apply for positions at AEL. At that site, you can fill out the on-line application and have it sent directly to the Laboratory Manager doing the hiring. Be sure to include the position title you are applying for and to attach a PDF or MS-Word version of your resume once there ~ your application can't complete without it. Also, a copy of your college transcript (if you have one available) and a cover letter always helps.

The whole process should take less than 15 minutes. Applying this way will get your information to the right person in the most complete and fastest way possible, and let that AEL Lab Manager know you are serious about wanting an interview.

Additional Selection / Hiring Criteria:

• Reference checks will be conducted.
• College transcript is required prior to employment.

Required experience and/or degree detailed in job description above required to be documented on the resume in order for applicant to be considered. Applicants without the specific experience and/or degree will not be considered.

AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Altamonte Springs, Miramar, Ft. Myers, and Tallahassee. Our government clients include over 140 city, county, State, and Federal agencies across Florida. Our private client’s includes a who’s-who list of the top engineering firms on the nation, along with multiple Fortune 500 corporations. Our typical work includes drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, CERCLA, RCRA, landfill, and property assessment projects. This well diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables AEL to avoid the highs and low of work that many of our competition face, and makes for a very stable working environment for our employees. AEL currently employs some 100 personnel statewide. The staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, and microbiologists, along with trained technicians and support staff. Because of management philosophy, AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is key to continuity, and continuity is key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL’s strong commitment to its staff shows in its low employee turnover, which remains below that typical for our industry and our competition.

Visit our website at http://www.aellab.com. AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) with up to 4% Company match
• Health insurance (60% paid by AEL) dental and vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Floating Holiday (8 hours)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Short and long-term disability insurance 100% paid by AEL
• Life term up to $30,000 insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed