What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Laboratory Operations Manager position at Enthalpy Analytical?
ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the Environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Operations Manager based in our Wilmington, NC lab.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
- Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
- Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
- Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operations Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of our specialty environmental laboratory.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient laboratory workflows, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting quality assurance initiatives, managing staff, and optimizing resource allocation. This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of LC/MS/MS and HRMS analytical methodologies, and a solid understanding of environmental laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing resources for laboratory
- services in all departments. These responsibilities include budgeting for resources, achieving quality
- outcomes, process improvement and positive working relationships with staff, departments and managers.
Operations Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate processing of samples.
- Coordinate sample workflow, staff scheduling, and instrumentation availability to meet client turnaround times (TATs).
- Manage supply chain logistics, inventory, and equipment maintenance to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity
Staff Leadership:
- Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory personnel including analysts, technicians, and support staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations, manage hiring needs, and support employee development.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Technical Oversight:
- Collaborate with technical leads and QA personnel to maintain high analytical standards and compliance with EPA and state methods.
- Ensure proper method implementation, instrument calibration, and validation of analytical methods.
- Troubleshoot operational and technical issues that may impact performance.
Quality & Compliance:
- Work with the QA Manager to maintain accreditation (e.g., NELAC, ISO/IEC 17025).
- Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, methods, SOPs, and client specifications.
- Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Client & Project Support:
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Sales, and Client Services teams to ensure client expectations are met.
- Support project planning and execution for large-scale or time-sensitive monitoring programs.
- Assist in developing proposals, pricing, and scopes of work when required.
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field (Master’s an asset) or 5 years of experience in an environmental testing laboratory, including 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong background in LCMSMS and HRMS analysis and familiarity with EPA and DoD methodology.
- Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 or NELAC accredited laboratory.
- Skills:
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
- Proficient in analytical instrumentation.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Primarily a laboratory/office environment.
- May require occasional lifting of laboratory equipment or supplies (<25 lbs).
- Some exposure to chemicals and laboratory instrumentation – proper PPE provided.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or
careers@montrose-env.com
for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.
Want to know more about us? Visit
montrose-env.com
and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
