SPL is a leading provider of compliance and testing services for Environmental, Energy, and other end markets. Through our ISO and NELAP certified labs, verifiable test methods, and nationally recognized scientists SPL is dedicated to ensuring accurate and defensible data to our clients and communities. By providing best-in-class laboratory, metrology, and data management services, as well as access to data in real-time, our customers are able to efficiently track and optimize their operations. At SPL, we are committed to meeting the needs of the Environmental and Energy sectors through our expansive network of laboratories and service centers. It is our mission to be your preferred partner, empowering our customers to lead the world toward a more transparent, fair, and sustainable future.

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Manager must be team oriented, proactive, and goal driven. This position manages and oversees all processes involved in the daily operations of the Laboratory necessary to meet client needs, quality objectives, financial productivity, employee requirements and directives in a manner that will maximize productivity, accuracy, and profitability of the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical, operational, and administrative leadership through planning, allocation and management of personnel and equipment resources;
• Assist lab QA department in assuring accuracy and precision of lab data;
• Supports sales, marketing, and business development activities through identification and development of new markets, methods and procedures, and the overview of management of client services;
• Provide support to section supervisors through resource allocation and coaching on a daily basis in an effort to facilitate SPL’s ability to meet daily production demands and client commitments;
• Assist Project Management and sales staff in resolving client related issues and formulating responses;
• Provides pricing, lab capability assessments - capacity updates, and technical advice on quotes and proposals;
• Assist budget and procurement groups in tracking financial information and performance in the budget process;
• Oversee continued development and performance of the lab’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS);
• Primarily responsible for throughput and financial performance of a single lab;
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees;
• Maintains staff performance and productivity by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results;
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies;
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a supervisory or manger capacity; 
• Communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing;
• Must be knowledgeable with API, GPA, ASTM testing methods and standards.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry or science-related field

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements:

This position does require some travel.

Work Schedule:

This position will work 8 hours, Monday-Friday in the Anchorage, AK Environmental Laboratory. This position is subject to after-hours and weekend availability to meet deadlines.

SPL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

SPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.