Laboratory Manager - Environmental Laboratory

Have you ever thought about ways to help make a difference for the environment? Perhaps you might have an interest in working for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL is Florida's largest environmental, chemical, analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for over 30 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and employee opportunity. We are currently looking for a

LABORATORY MANAGER

at our Fort Myers, FL location to oversee the daily laboratory operation and lab staff duties who is career minded and team oriented. This is a full-time position with benefits including Paid-Time-Off (PTO), 1 Floating Holiday, 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision paid 60% by AEL); Short and Long-term disability and Life term insurances paid 100% by AEL. Relocation package available (will be discussed during the interview). See instructions below on how to apply for this position.

Schedule:

M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; evenings and weekends might be required

Pay Range:

$75,000 to $90,000 (please note this is a range, and final salary will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

BS in Chemistry or equivalent Previous Staff Management skills and

Sales Experience:

5 or more years in analytical environmental laboratory ; excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; leadership skills, emotional intelligence Basic Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Excellent writing and oral communication skills Ethical, fair, transparent, dependable Ability to supervise and mentor in a multi-cultural environment Must possess strong managerial experience and interpersonal skills, as well as technical knowledge of laboratory operations Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with employees and outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues Thorough understanding of quality, safety and training issues Working knowledge of operational metrics and company business objectives

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily laboratory operation and staff mentoring and management Responsible for ensuring compliance with the TNI (NELAC) standards Adhere budget keeping expenses under budget including meeting/exceeding sales goals, profit/loss and long range planning Acts as local HR for interviewing/hiring/release of lab personnel and ensuring all associated paperwork is completed Track and submit timesheets and payroll for all staff at the lab location Review test results to ensure quality control Complete MDLs and DOCs and assure complete throughout lab as required Understand instrument operation and theory of all instrumentation in lab Perform occasional repairs and maintenance of instruments and laboratory Schedule the training of new analysts Interface with sales and project managers to schedule projects Supervision of department managers and client service manager duties Establish and maintain effective communication with staff Place purchase orders for approval with the operations manager Login corrections when required in Horizon LIMS Assist with duties to manage Health and Safety and/or Hazardous Waste program Aid project management and sales in developing new clients, growing current clients

To Apply:

You can always just submit your resume through Indeed. But if you are really interested in getting a job, then completing steps two and three below will significantly improve your chances: Step 1) Submit your resume and a cover-letter (highly recommended) through Indeed. Detailing the methods and instrumentation you ran in your cover letter is a big plus! Step 2) Indeed will then send you a link to take two job/skill set evaluations. Completing both these evaluations greatly increases your chances for an interview! Step 3) Submit an application to AEL by going to our website here: http://www.aellab.com/job-application AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Altamonte Springs, Fort Myers, Miramar, and Tallahassee. Our government clients include over 140 city, county, State, and Federal agencies across Florida. Our private clients include a who's-who list of the top engineering firms in the nation, along with multiple Fortune 500 corporations. Our typical work includes testing drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, CERCLA, RCRA, landfill, and property assessment projects. This well diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables AEL to avoid the highs and low of work that many of our competition face, and makes for a very stable working environment for our employees. AEL currently employs over 200 personnel statewide. The staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, and microbiologists, along with trained technicians and support staff. Because of management philosophy, AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is key to continuity, and continuity is key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL's strong commitment to its staff shows in its low employee turnover, which remains below that typical for our industry and our competition.

Visit our website at http:

//www.aellab.com. AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person