Laboratory Program Manager (Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a Laboratory Program Manager ( Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2 ) to oversee and improve the daily operations of our laboratory facilities. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead and implement initiatives that optimize efficiency, quality, and compliance in our labs. The Laboratory Program Manager ( Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2 ) provides scientific, supervisory, and strategic leadership for the agency’s analytical laboratory program, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. You will oversee the activities of laboratory personnel to ensure high-quality testing and timely results. In this role you will maintain accreditation to ISO IEC 17025, serve as the agency representative member to Oregon’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and requirements. You will develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies and procedures. You will lead, supervise, mentor, and recruit diverse, competent, innovative, and service-oriented staff to support the Oregon Department of Agriculture mission and strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.
- OR Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field of science.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to oversee complex laboratory operations and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Demonstrated leadership strengths with the ability to effectively guide scientific, technical, and administrative teams.
- Experience developing, validating, and implementing scientific methods and workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to understand technical laboratory workflows, complex scientific data, assays, and complex equipment.
- Expertise in managing laboratory budgets, capital equipment procurement, and vendor contracts.
- Demonstrated ability communicating as the primary liaison between scientific staff, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to cultivate a respectful, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides scientific, supervisory, and strategic leadership for the agency’s analytical laboratory program.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Oversees the activities of laboratory personnel to ensure high-quality testing and timely results.
- Maintains accreditation to ISO IEC 17025.
- Serves as the agency representative member to Oregon’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP).
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
- Develops, implements, and maintains laboratory policies and procedures.
- Leads, supervises, mentors, and recruits diverse, competent, innovative, and service-oriented staff.
Benefits
- Competitive and affordable health and benefits package
- Excellent medical, vision and dental coverage
- Paid holidays off
- Personal business leave
- Paid and accrued vacation and sick leave
- Basic life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Deferred compensation savings program
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
