Technical Director (Metals) - Eurofins Environment Testing, Tacoma, WA

Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest in Tacoma WA is seeking a new Technical Director. 

The Technical Director serves as a technical resource for Eurofins Environment Testing Americas personnel and clients in their field of expertise. Researches develops and implements new analytical methods and recommends process improvements to existing analyses. Manages technical projects and conducts evaluation of technologies. Writes and reviews laboratory SOPs and trains employees on methods and procedures. Performs sample analysis and final data review and maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solves technical problems in the laboratory including troubleshooting instruments and develops or modifies methods as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Performs sample analyses data write up and final data review.
• Maintains and repairs analytical instruments to reduce downtime.
• Consults with clients regulators and others regarding technical aspects of analyses.
• Suggests and implements process improvements to maximize productivity save costs and decrease turn around time.
• Develops or amends department SOPs.
• Participates in Eurofins Environment Testing Americas best practice process to spread best technical practices and develop Eurofins Environment Testing America Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Leads the implementation and follow-up of the best practices and SOPs in the laboratory.
• Evaluates and adapts new technologies and methodologies.
• Performs non-routine analysis as required to meet the needs of current long-term clients or as a means to capture new clients in support of business development efforts.
• Manages technical projects.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for senior laboratory management.
• Sets up and conducts training for analyst and technicians in area of expertise.
• Mentors associates in the laboratory.
• Assists in the development of health and safety protocols.
• Consults with Project Managers and sales staff regarding analytical techniques and capabilities.
• Investigates issues raised by clients quality assurance sales and other departments to find root cause and implement corrective action and proper response.
• Contributes technical information and evaluation for deciding major new equipment purchases and capital expenditures.
• Carries out technical and business tasks as assigned by the Business Unit Manager.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry biology environmental science or a closely related field.
• A Masters or Ph.D. chemistry biology environmental science or a closely related field is preferred. 

Work Experience

• Bachelors degree 10 years in environmental analysis.
• Masters degree 4 years experience in environmental analysis.
• Ph.D. 2 years experience in environmental analysis.

Ability / Skills:

• Analytical chemistry principles 
• Mathematical principles and concepts 
• Instrument methodology 
• Quality assurance principles 
• Regulatory methods 
• Instrumental techniques 
• Laboratory operations 
• Problem solving skills 
• Math skills 
• Computer skills 
• Strong communication skills 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Analyze and assess data 
• Work independently 
• Repair and troubleshoot instrumentation 
• Handle multiple priorities 
• Keep up with new and developing technologies in area of expertise. 
• Cooperate and coordinate with other analysts/technicians in developing  new technologies. 
• Meet cost and timeliness goals in management of short-term technical 
  projects.

Additional Information :

This is a full-time salaried position Monday to Friday with additional hours and weekend as needed. 

Compensation: $78000 - $125000 annually.

Candidates within a commutable distance to Tacoma WA are encouraged to apply. 

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes the actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience and skill set base salary of internal peers business sector and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins please explore our website  

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025 through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time