Laboratory Services Director manages the daily activities of the laboratory. Develops laboratory policies and procedures and issues updates as needed. Being a Laboratory Services Director plans and designs experiments. Estimates the time and resources needed to complete projects. Additionally, Laboratory Services Director orders and inspects materials and equipment and maintains detailed and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Laboratory Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Laboratory Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Reagents, equipment and protocols used in wastewater lab settings
Laboratory sampling methods and techniques
Basic wet bench chemistry procedures
Laboratory QA/QC
Pertinent safety practices and procedures.
SKILL IN:
Laboratory sampling and preservation
Operating laboratory testing equipment
Cleaning lab glassware, dishes, and equipment
Use of computers and computer software for record keeping, spreadsheet applications and database use
ABILITY TO:
Understand and follow oral and written directions and procedures
Recognize deviations from normal sampling and analysis conditions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including a variety of District officials, industrial clients, and the general public
Operate effectively in a team environment
Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required KSA’s would be:
6 months performing similar work in field and laboratory environments.
High School Diploma or equivalent, and college coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or closely related science.
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