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Lab Director

ELEMENT2 GROUP

RI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Best Practices, Calibration, Chemistry, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Data Quality, Environmental Chemistry, Federal Laws and Regulations, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Test Lab, Testing
LOCATION
RI
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead and grow a high-performing environmental testing laboratory. This role is responsible for technical oversight, team leadership, regulatory compliance, and ensuring the highest standards of analytical quality and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chemistry professional who thrives in both hands-on laboratory environments and leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall technical and operational leadership for the environmental chemistry laboratory

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory standards (including QA/QC, certifications, and audits)

  • Oversee method development, validation, and performance of analytical testing

  • Manage and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including calibration, troubleshooting, and performance verification

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and control programs

  • Train, mentor, and develop chemists, analysts, and technicians

  • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices

  • Review, approve, and validate analytical data and final reports

  • Collaborate with leadership to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or closely related field) – required
    (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred)

  • 5+ years of experience in an environmental laboratory setting

  • Strong background in analytical chemistry and environmental testing

  • Proven experience with laboratory instrumentation (e.g., GC, GC/MS, ICP, ICP-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, etc.)

  • Experience with instrument calibration, validation, and maintenance

  • Knowledge of QA/QC programs, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards

  • Prior experience leading, training, or mentoring laboratory staff
What We’re Looking For

  • A hands-on leader who can balance technical excellence with people development

  • Someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and maintaining high scientific standards

  • A professional who brings structure, accountability, and mentorship to the lab environment
Why Join Us

  • Leadership role with real influence over lab operations and growth

  • Stable, mission-driven environmental testing organization

  • Opportunity to build and mentor a team of skilled chemists

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

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