Director – Regulatory Science, PAS

Pace® Analytical Services•PAS - Remote (OH), OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director – Regulatory Science, PAS develops and implements the division’s regulatory science and technical competency strategy, aligning development priorities with environmental regulations, accreditation requirements, analytical methods, emerging technologies, and business needs. The role leads technical education and competency programs for laboratory, field, technical review, supervisory, and Quality personnel, and establishes role-based competency frameworks, learning pathways, qualification standards, and assessment processes. The Director develops standardized approaches for demonstrations of capability, method-specific qualifications, and ongoing competency assessments. The role translates regulations, accreditation requirements, published methods, and analytical chemistry principles into practical technical guidance and learning resources. In partnership with the Chief Technical Officer and Technical leadership, the Director identifies emerging scientific capabilities, method-related competency gaps, instrumentation requirements, and technical development needs. The position strengthens Quality personnel’s technical competency, develops guidance on method implementation and scientific decision-making, and maintains knowledge management practices and a network of qualified trainers and subject matter experts. It oversees governance of technical curricula, assessments, qualification records, content ownership, review cycles, and program effectiveness. The Director evaluates program results using assessments, proficiency testing, quality-control trends, audit findings, investigations, and operational feedback, and collaborates across Quality, Technical, Operations, Human Resources, and other functions to implement scalable competency development while maintaining clear operational and Quality accountabilities. The role also contributes to department service and teamwork and promotes courteous, cooperative interactions that support Pace’s mission and a harmonious workplace. Work is performed in an office setting and may involve travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental laboratory testing services, including at least five years in a leadership capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of environmental regulatory science, analytical chemistry, laboratory testing methods, and associated technical procedures.
Knowledge of environmental laboratory accreditation and certification requirements, including applicable TNI/NELAP, ISO/IEC 17025, DoD/DOE QSM, and federal and state regulatory programs.
Knowledge of EPA analytical methods, laboratory quality systems, method-specific requirements, and matrix-related testing considerations.
Knowledge of analytical method verification, validation, modification, calibration, detection and quantitation limits, measurement uncertainty, and quality-control evaluation.
Knowledge of environmental data quality, usability, defensibility, technical review, and scientific interpretation.
Knowledge of technical competency assessment, demonstration-of-capability requirements, qualification processes, and continuing competency evaluation.
Knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, technical curriculum development, and practical competency assessment.
Knowledge of laboratory auditing, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, proficiency testing, and quality management.
Knowledge of environmental testing disciplines including chemistry, microbiology, radiochemistry, asbestos, whole effluent toxicity, and field measurements, as applicable to the organization’s services.
Knowledge of technical documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge management, and learning management systems.
Knowledge of computer applications and systems related to the work, project team leadership, and communication practices that support safe and effective operations.
Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations, accreditation standards, analytical methods, and scientific principles to laboratory testing and competency requirements.
Ability to develop and implement technical education programs, competency frameworks, qualification standards, and practical assessment methodologies.
Ability to evaluate analytical data, quality-control results, method performance, and scientific evidence to support sound technical judgment and defensible decisions.
Ability to identify and address competency gaps, emerging regulatory requirements, and scientific capability risks across a multi-site laboratory organization.
Ability to analyze proficiency-testing results, audit findings, quality-control trends, and investigations to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and implement consistent practices across locations and disciplines.
Ability to communicate complex scientific and regulatory information clearly to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate and influence across Quality, Technical, Operations, and other functions.
Ability to lead, manage, coach, and develop employees.
Ability to use tact, discretion, and prudence and contribute effectively to team or work-unit goals.
Maintain all required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation; the posting lists required certificates, licenses, and registrations as N/A.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the divisional regulatory science and technical competency strategy.
Lead the design, development, and delivery of technical education programs for laboratory, field, technical review, supervisory, and Quality personnel.
Establish role-based competency frameworks, learning pathways, qualification standards, and assessment processes.
Develop and maintain standardized approaches for demonstrations of capability, method-specific qualifications, and ongoing competency assessments.
Translate regulations, accreditation requirements, published methods, and scientific principles into practical guidance, training materials, decision aids, and learning resources.
Partner with the Chief Technical Officer and Technical leadership to identify emerging capabilities, competency gaps, instrumentation requirements, and technical development needs.
Strengthen Quality personnel’s technical competency through training in auditing, scientific judgment, oversight, data analysis, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
Develop technical guidance and competency programs addressing method implementation, verification, validation, quality control, measurement uncertainty, data interpretation, and scientific decision-making.
Establish knowledge management practices and a network of qualified technical trainers and subject matter experts.
Oversee technical curriculum and competency assessment governance, qualification records, content ownership, review cycles, and program effectiveness.
Evaluate program effectiveness using assessment results, proficiency-testing outcomes, quality-control trends, audit findings, investigations, and operational feedback.
Collaborate with Quality, Technical, Operations, Human Resources, and other leaders to implement competency development programs and strengthen regulatory science capabilities.
Contribute to department service and effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating in or directing work teams.
Promote courteous and cooperative interactions with customers and staff and support a harmonious workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate 100% vesting in the employer match
Life, disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days
Health savings account (HSA)
Wellness program
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Optional legal coverage and identity theft protection