Laboratory Director, Eurofins Environment Testing Northern California - Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Eurofins•Folsom, CA

2d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead laboratory operations and the laboratory team. The Director is responsible for positive operating margins, annual budget goals, efficient daily operations, client service, and quality and production objectives. The position provides operational and administrative leadership, supervises personnel, ensures compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, and serves as a liaison with corporate business partners. It also provides technical support to client services, sales, and other departments, and supports Group Leaders in managing staff and production in alignment with company goals. The Director leads business operations with an emphasis on profitability, efficiency, automation, customer satisfaction, staff development, and the effective management of personnel and equipment. The role works closely with Laboratory Managers, Group Leaders, the Business Unit Manager, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and corporate functions. It oversees financial performance, customer relationships, production metrics, quality and safety initiatives, staff development, and continuous improvement. The Director may occasionally travel to other laboratory locations. This is a full-time, exempt position with a Monday–Friday day shift. The stated compensation range is $110,000–$125,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field.
At least 7 years of environmental laboratory management experience.
Experience with laboratory operations and services.
Experience managing a team of at least 20 scientists and technicians.
Proven ability to manage business operations with profit-and-loss responsibility.
Expertise in VOC analysis under SW846 or EPA TO method guidelines.
Proficiency in GCMS techniques and instrumentation.
Track record of improving laboratory efficiency and profitability.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
Experience leading quality system improvements, including audits and corrective action plans.
Ability to handle contracts and negotiations effectively.
Ability to engage key clients and discuss technical and business solutions.
Demonstrated leadership in both downsizing and business growth scenarios.
Strong leadership, initiative, team-building, decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapt, and maintain a positive attitude.
Willingness to travel occasionally to other laboratory locations.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and administrative leadership for laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, compliance, and financial performance.
Drive revenue growth and profitability while controlling product-delivery costs and meeting turnaround-time, quality, and customer-service objectives.
Partner with Laboratory Managers, Group Leaders, and the Business Unit Manager to prioritize initiatives, review financial performance, implement cost controls, and achieve KPIs and budget targets.
Oversee implementation of new technologies, methods, and systems in production to support growth, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement.
Lead and support the Project Management team, including customer relationship and retention strategies.
Maintain customer relationships and support high-level client negotiations with technical expertise, operational insight, and strategic planning.
Build a positive laboratory culture emphasizing teamwork, accountability, safety, engagement, and professional development.
Coordinate staff development, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning in collaboration with HR, ensuring fair and legally compliant employee practices.
Conduct performance appraisals, recommend compensation adjustments consistent with performance and budget guidelines, and take corrective action as needed.
Coach and mentor Group Leaders and Supervisors to strengthen their leadership and operational effectiveness.
Establish and monitor productivity, quality, and safety metrics; identify improvement opportunities and implement contingency plans when results deviate from targets.
Lead health, safety, quality, ethics, and compliance initiatives and ensure company policies and regulatory requirements are communicated and followed.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to develop, implement, and review standard operating procedures and maintain sustainable, audit-ready processes.
Review financial performance with the Business Unit Manager and implement cost-control measures.
Provide monthly performance reports and identify improvement opportunities.
Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and interviews, defining skills and competencies needed for operational requirements.
Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, Sales, and corporate partners to align work, use resources effectively, and adopt best practices.
Communicate company initiatives, goals, and expectations to employees.
Lead business operations focused on profitability, efficiency improvements, and automation.
Manage personnel and equipment; analyze and recommend staffing and equipment needs within budget constraints.
Design and implement production metrics to monitor performance, productivity, and profitability.
Develop and execute contingency plans for equipment failures, staffing shortages, production backlogs, and changes in sample volume.
Lead efforts to improve analytical capacity, turnaround times, quality performance, and customer satisfaction.
Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate staff.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support business objectives.