Laboratory Manager

Dublin San Ramon Services District • Pleasanton, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dublin San Ramon Service District is currently recruiting to fill one regular, full-time Laboratory Manager to oversee the Laboratory & Technical Services section of the Regulatory Compliance division. The Laboratory Manager provides oversight for the District's environmental laboratory, ensuring high-quality analytical work, regulatory compliance, and effective management of technical and quality functions. Primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager include: Managing all operations of the District's environmental laboratory, ensuring compliance with ELAP/TNI standards and regulatory program requirements (NPDES, biosolids, drinking water, recycled water) and maintaining the District's ELAP accreditation. Overseeing laboratory staff and maintaining impartial oversight between the technical and quality functions of the laboratory. Developing and administering the laboratory budget and managing resources to support equipment, supplies, and instrumentation needs. Maintaining and improving laboratory policies, procedures, and the Chemical Hygiene Plan; monitoring and implementing new developments in TNI standards, laboratory regulations, and quality practices. Directing regulatory reporting, data review, LIMS management, and coordinated communication with District leadership, other divisions, and outside agencies. Providing technical assistance and analytical expertise to Operations staff. Participation in the District's Telework Program may be made available for this position after three (3) months of employment (for employees newly hired to the District). If telework is offered and/or made available for this position, it will be for no more than two (2) days per week (Monday and/or Friday only) and would apply to a new hire or promotional candidate, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's Telework Program.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater and industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a Class C Driver's License required by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Ability to maintain said driver's license in compliance with established District vehicle operation standards.
• Ability to be insured for the operation of a vehicle/District vehicle in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's insurance program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a California ELAP/TNI accredited laboratory.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting advanced analytical instrumentation such as GC/MS, ICP/MS, or IC.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience with a commitment to staff development and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective at collaborating across teams and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Possession of a Laboratory Analyst/Water Quality Analyst Level IV certification from CWEA or CA-NV AWWA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing all operations of the District's environmental laboratory, ensuring compliance with ELAP/TNI standards and regulatory program requirements (NPDES, biosolids, drinking water, recycled water) and maintaining the District's ELAP accreditation.
• Overseeing laboratory staff and maintaining impartial oversight between the technical and quality functions of the laboratory.
• Developing and administering the laboratory budget and managing resources to support equipment, supplies, and instrumentation needs.
• Maintaining and improving laboratory policies, procedures, and the Chemical Hygiene Plan; monitoring and implementing new developments in TNI standards, laboratory regulations, and quality practices.
• Directing regulatory reporting, data review, LIMS management, and coordinated communication with District leadership, other divisions, and outside agencies.
• Providing technical assistance and analytical expertise to Operations staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level