National PFAS Lead

ALS Environmental•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National PFAS Technical Lead will strengthen and promote our PFAS capabilities and services in partnership with a national peer group of site PFAS Leads, Technical Managers, Regional Managers, Laboratory Directors & Client Services Managers across our USA business and act as a liaison between the market and ALS labs. The National PFAS Technical Lead, USA is responsible for leading ALS’s market position related to technical aspects of retention and growth of PFAS services and offerings in USA. The focus of the role will be as follows: Specific Responsibilities: Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality; Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures; Work with Technical Leads at each USA PFAS laboratory… Prioritize the practical determination and homogenization of methods… To ensure all duties are performed in accordance with ALS quality procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Established professional profile and ability to self-promote
Proactive ‘can do’ attitude
Strong communication skills
Commitment to ‘quality without compromise’
Strong organization and multitasking skills
Established project management and stakeholder management skills
Experience working closely with local staff and management
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
A strong level of computer literacy
Ability to absorb and retain high levels of information
Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Chemistry
Established specialist PFAS experience obtained in testing, consulting, academic or research fields
Ability to travel locally and nationally as required
Must be able to lift (with both hands) and/ or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move heavier loads with assistance
Must be able to stand, bend, push, pull, stoop, and crouch up to 50% of the time while performing the duties of this position

Responsibilities

Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
Work with Technical Leads at each USA PFAS laboratory
Prioritize the practical determination and homogenization of methods
Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with ALS quality procedures
Report agreed KPI’s (Revenue, TAT and sample counts)
Develop and conduct training sessions
Compile and maintain up-to-date information about federal and state PFAS regulations
Engage with other regional PFAS Technical leads and global PFAS lead
Work with Operations to develop new methods
Conduct team briefings and internal learning sessions
Complete an annual SWOT assessment
Liaison with regulators, committees, government policy makers
Create an annual plan (updated quarterly as required)
Supporting Project Managers and Sales personnel
Coordinate approach and execution of technical research partnership opportunities
Evaluate vendor relationships and work with Procurement
Engage with key people within the USA PFAS industry
Key participation in the formulation of PFAS marketing strategy
Partnership with Regional Managers, Laboratory Directors
Forecast PFAS market trends
Monitor competitor activity