Laboratory Services Manager (LSM)

Laboratory Services Manager

Location: Silverdale Washington (Bangor)

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $115450.00 - $121824.96/annually (Tesseras compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range depending on qualifications and experience.)

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Laboratory Services Manager at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development certifications and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a proactive and analytical Laboratory Services Manager to lead our Environmental Sampling and Laboratory Services this key role the LSM will be responsible for overseeing all sampling activities and laboratory workflows in alignment with our contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will ensure that every aspect of our environmental sampling and analysis is executed with precision efficiency and full compliance with federal state and local regulations.

Productivity workplace safety customer satisfaction and the teams success are dependent on the leadership team positions efforts. The success of this position will draw from Tesseras leadership competencies: Mission and Values: Safety Leadership; Operations Excellence; Customer Service; and Servant Leadership.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs and manages the work efforts related to Environmental Sampling and Laboratory Services ensuring tasks align with contractual obligations and regulatory standards.

• Ensures that all activities related to environmental sampling and laboratory services comply with OPNAV M-5090.1 Chapter 7 as well as other applicable federal state and local guidelines.

• Serves as the Environmental Sampling Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) overseeing quality assurance tasks related to laboratory services and environmental sampling projects.

• Acts as the subject matter expert for environmental sampling coordination reviewing and approving service plans scopes of work QA plans and cost proposals submitted to the government.

• Oversees the development and implementation of Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs) and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) to support both routine and specialized tasks.

• Ensures all necessary training documentation records Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) SAPs QAPPs chain of custody records laboratory results and environmental data are maintained in compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Operational Excellence leverages team and established BI solutions to drive superior performance results e.g. capacity on-time completion backlog quality and customer ratings

• Strong employee relations skills including servant leadership. building morale communication providing feedback and conflict resolution. Collaborates with HR and Vocational staff. Competent in the timely and effective use of employee relations tools and processes. Manages by walking around.

• Drives a world-class safety culture through leadership engagement safety risk management safety assurance and safety training and promotion. Model positive safety leadership behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 3-5 years of experience; Equivalent combination of experience and education in Environmental Science Chemistry or a closely related field allowed.

• Knowledge and experience in environmental media sampling and analysis including quality assurance for laboratory services.

• Familiarity with the requirements outlined in OPNAV M-5090.1 and applicable regulations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• May be to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be .

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.