Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Biology, Budget Management, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Environmental Sciences, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Staff Motivation, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Player, Writing Skills
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - flex based on business needsAre you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
General Manager
Make an Impact. Build a Career.
At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. Since 1978, we’ve continued developing innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate quality data at every critical moment and milestone.
That's why we need you -- your curiosity, your talents, and your drive -- to help us advance this important work, and your career.
We’re seeking curious, motivated individuals who are passionate about protecting our environment and the communities we serve. If you’re looking to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and build a long-term career in environmental science, Pace® could be the perfect place for you.
Find Your Place at Pace®
Join us as a General Manager and play a key leadership role overseeing laboratory operations, services, and field activities across assigned facilities. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational direction for complex scientific service environments, ensuring excellence in service delivery, regulatory compliance, and team performance.
You’ll partner closely with corporate leadership while leading site-level operations, helping Pace® continue delivering trusted scientific data that protects communities and the environment.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, implement, and direct facility-level goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards across laboratory, service center, field, and related operations
- Plan, administer, and oversee facility budgets, financial performance, and operational resource allocation
- Provide strategic leadership for services and operational functions supporting groups of intermediate to complex scope
- Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the work of assigned managers and staff
- Lead and participate in operational, monthly, and cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and execution
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and institutional regulations, standards, and policies
- Identify, investigate, and mitigate operational risks, incidents, and litigation exposure; recommend corrective actions
- Analyze, compile, and present operational and service performance metrics to senior leadership
- Manage special initiatives and projects by identifying priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and evaluating outcomes
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices impacting laboratory and service operations
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and customer service
- Promote Pace®’s mission and values through professional, collaborative, and respectful interactions with staff and customers
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Operations, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of managerial experience— or — an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Expert knowledge of service and operational administration principles and best practices
- Strong leadership experience developing teams, motivating employees, and managing complex organizational structures
- Proven ability to develop and administer budgets and oversee financial performance
- Working knowledge of applicable service and operational laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with computer systems and applications relevant to operations and service management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
- Ability to lead in dynamic environments, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups
Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.
Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Pace Analytical Services
Three divisions. Two countries. 1800 employees. Twenty-eight environmental labs. Two Life Sciences labs. Twenty-four service centers. Hundreds of certifications. 38 years of industry experience. Financial stability. Dynamic thought leadership and strategic management planning with one shared vision: work together to protect our environment and improve our health.
Pace began on a much smaller scale in 1978, serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas with founder and CEO Steve Vanderboom at the helm. A commitment to safety and high ethical standards, respect for both clients and employees, and a drive for excellence inspired us as we expanded - and these values are at the core of everything we do today. Still under Vanderboom's directorship, we are proud to be industry leaders, offering an unparalleled range of services delivered by the most experienced scientific professionals. No matter the scope of work or special requirements, we have the people, knowledge and technology to tackle them. Partnering with us, clients are guaranteed to experience the Pace Analytical difference.
Pace Analytical Services, LLC. provides analytical services including environmental testing and sampling. Laboratories utilize EPA, ASTM Standard Methods, NIOSH and other accepted test procedures and methods in accordance with both federal and state regulations. Pace also provides specialty analytical support for air toxics, aquatic toxicity, bioassay, biota, dioxin/furans, low-level mercury, radiochemistry, vapor intrusion, environmental forensics, industrial hygiene, etc.
Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides analytical testing services to the pharmaceutical/medical device industries. Services include chemical and microbiology, method development/validation, physical testing, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, and product release testing. Pace operates two FDA-registered, DEA-registered (Class I - V), cGMP-compliant facilities: one located in Oakdale, MN and the other located in San German, PR. The Oakdale, MN facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited.
Pace Analytical Lab Ops Division provides professional scientific staffing - to accommodate full outsourcing or augmentation of staff at a client's on-site location - to various industries as well as research and development organizations. The ISO 9001:2008 certified Lab Ops Division also provides instrumentation sales, repair and qualification services, product and materials testing support and regulatory compliance services.