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Are you passionate about the environmental and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Laboratory Director based in the Greater Houston, TX area .
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and approximately 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
- Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
- Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
- Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Enthalpy operates two Houston, TX environmental laboratories servicing the gulf region with air, soil, and water analytical services. Enthalpy is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to lead the consolidation efforts into a single laboratory space in the greater Houston area. This leader will support operations of the two laboratories while ensuring the new laboratory space construction is suitable for consolidation of our existing services and future growth.
The Laboratory Director will have supervisory control of all operations and production aspects of the laboratory. The Laboratory Director is primarily responsible for the application and development of the labs’ resources to meet current and future client requirements.
The Lab Director is responsible for the business unit management, control of operating costs, laboratory operations, Information Technology and Financial performance of the lab. The Lab Director will foster collaboration between site operations and corporate support teams with business specific tasks such as IT, HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Safety.
The Lab Director is responsible for the business unit management, control of operating costs, laboratory operations, Information Technology and Financial performance of the lab. The Lab Director will foster collaboration between site operations and corporate support teams with business specific tasks such as IT, HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Safety.
As a key member of the Lab team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
- The Laboratory Director's responsibilities encompass the general business management of the laboratory, and all its resources, including equipment, facilities and personnel
- Ensure that the highest standards of quality and customer service are maintained. Collaborate with Quality Assurance staff on development and implementation of effective programs. Monitor proficiency testing program as required; oversee the validity of the analyses performed and data generated to ensure reliable data. Take corrective action promptly when results are unsatisfactory.
- Provide insightful solutions to problems as they arise
- Keep abreast of new technical developments.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase quality of services and operational efficiency.
- Foster a unified culture and facilitate collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and teamwork.
- Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the lab's operating budget. Establish standards for cost control and waste reduction. Monitor utilization patterns of services and advise on developing trends
- Implementing corporate programs and directives for Operations, Personnel, Facilities, IT and Financial management.
- Strategic planning and business development
- Records storage and security
- Supports company vision, mission and policies
- Frequent, effective, clear, honest and open communication
- Up to 10% Travel
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required including 2 years of managing staff or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Must have familiarity for the assays performed within laboratory
- Must understand the drivers that motivate customers to purchase assays from their lab
- Experience in managing P&L for laboratory
Preferred Skills
- Effectiveness - Positive outcomes and results of communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills - Removes/breaks down organizational communication barriers
- Assertion Skills - Problem diagnosis, assess corrective action from their lab
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or
careers@montrose-env.com
for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.
Want to know more about us? Visit
montrose-env.com
and have fun! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
