Salary: DOE Laboratory Director

The Laboratory Director at Metis QA Lab is responsible for performing the supervisory responsibilities according to OMMA rules and regulations, as well as overseeing the laboratorys quality assurance. The Laboratory Director reports to the Head of Laboratory Operations for our parent company as well as Ownership.

Shift and Hours Monday thru Friday Attend Set weekly staff and OMMA/State meetings Schedules, including days of week, are subject to change weekly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Acts as laboratory director regarding laboratory quality controls and employee efficiencies Review the daily and monthly controls and corrective action Oversee proficiency testing programs and calibration verification in conjunction with the Lab Quality Control Manager and OMMA requirements Monitor all quality assurance and controls policies in the laboratory Complete competency interviews and assessments with personnel at required intervals Communicates with clients and customers regarding lab test and results.

Must have working knowledge of all phases of processing samples from accessioning to reporting of the results and proper handling of the test results. Must have general knowledge of laboratory equipment and its utilization Collects and forwards all appropriate customer feedback to all parties concerned Be able and available to present lab processes and work to any customer, OMMA or in conference setting Review new product testing lines with ownership Maintain A2LA/ISO Accreditations

Equipment Used ConfidentLims TSheets Time Tracking Laboratory instruments currently in use and new equipment as required Computer, ancillary equipment required to perform job

Skills Ability to work independently without supervision, meet deadlines and be flexible Ability to motivate team to efficiently and effectively complete daily work load Accurately identifies the needs of the lab work required by OMMA and communicate with team Demonstrates mentoring and training capabilities Exhibits confidence in own ability and create positive work place

Requirements A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or engineering and with at least 5-years supervisory experience in a high complex laboratory with current state license if necessary. Must have at least 24 hours of college semester credit hours in chemistry and at least 2 years experience in the environmental analysis of ofrepresentative inorganic and organic analytes for which the laboratory will be performing

Must be able to legally work in the United States Must know, understand and follow all OMMA rules and regulations Ability to work agreed upon schedule Must be punctual and dependable for assigned work load MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER

Physical Demands Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time Ability to bend at waist, squat Ability to work with hands, see and hear Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs

Conditions of Employment Contingent upon a favorable pre-employment drug screen Contingent upon a favorable pre-employment background & driving record (if driving on behalf of the of the company or in a company vehicle) check Contingent on state licensing and approval by OMMA.

Work Environment The Laboratory Director will work in a laboratory that is a well-lit, ventilated and air-conditioned facility. The position will report to the Head of Laboratory Operations and Ownership. This position may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling or use of tactile information. Motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, hand-eye-foot coordination is required. Lifting objects up to 50 lbs may be required. There is a low potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.