Environmental Laboratory Director/Program Manager
About The Position
Are you an Environmental Laboratory Director/Program Manager that can oversee operations while supporting the EPA's Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division and you want to make an impact every day? Join our Environmental Service Assistance Team to protect human health and the environment in a collaborative, dynamic setting in Manchester WA. Serco supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where every day is Earth Day. Our skilled scientists collaborate with EPA staff at their state-of-the-art Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD) in Manchester, WA. Here you will be part of the Environmental Service Assistance Team helping EPA achieve their mission to protect human health and the environment. Serco offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and expanding knowledge and skills. In this role, you will: Manage daily laboratory and field operations Supervise scientists using EPA methods Ensure quality control and technical integrity Develop and evaluate staff training programs Maintain customer relations and financial accountability Monitor workflow, inventory, and performance metrics Deliver technical and financial reports
Requirements
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related field from an accredited university
- 10+ years in an environmental laboratory or supporting EPA methods (advanced degrees may offset experience)
- 5+ years managing teams of 10+ in analytical settings related to the job description listed above
- P&L experience and strong data analysis skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Must be a US Citizen
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain EPA Public Trust Certificate
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work on-site at the Manchester WA, Laboratory Monday through Friday. This position does not offer any Hybrids work schedules at this time.
Nice To Haves
- 10 years of experience as an environmental chemist.
- Experience managing federal contracts
- Environmental training (e.g. 40 or 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification)
Responsibilities
- Manage daily laboratory and field operations
- Supervise scientists using EPA methods
- Ensure quality control and technical integrity
- Develop and evaluate staff training programs
- Maintain customer relations and financial accountability
- Monitor workflow, inventory, and performance metrics
- Deliver technical and financial reports
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
- Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
