OVERVIEW

Full time Deputy Director of the Water Quality Laboratory at the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment. Oversee all Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) activities as required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP) and perform related work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or closely related field required with at least 30 credits in chemistry; three to five years of experience in an environmental analysis laboratory; supervisory experience desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures. Knowledge of computers and office software.
Ability: Ability to supervise personnel, Ability to interact well with other officials and clients. Ability to operate the laboratory and various laboratory analytical equipment and to monitor results. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill: analytical, organizational, writing, interpersonal/collaborative communication, resourcefulness and discretion. Skill in performing and analyzing any and all related tests conducted by the laboratory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $86,325.56 - $94,329.99 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 30 credits in chemistry?
• Do you have supervisory experience?

Ability to Commute:

• Barnstable, MA 02630 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Performs analyses and/or provides supervision and training to laboratory analysts performing analyses in the categories for which the supervisor is qualified.
• Instructs and provides general supervision of all other laboratory operations including sample tracking, data validation, quality control, verification, and prompt reporting of results.
• Ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results by monitoring and maintaining quality control standards, procedures, and equipment, and by reviewing and approving laboratory reports.
• Responsible for maintaining documents relating to the certifications and quality assurance to meet all state and federal requirements for legal and other purposes.
• Makes decisions regarding the acceptance and non-acceptance of samples submitted to the laboratory for analysis.
• Establishes and maintains quality manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensures that laboratory equipment and instruments are calibrated and maintained properly.
• Performs routine monitoring and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensures the timely testing of samples and production of reports and results; explains results of analysis to staff and customers.
• Works closely with the Laboratory Director to plan and execute the purchase of instrumentation to replace existing equipment or address changing water quality monitoring needs.
• Responsible for overseeing a safe and compliant workplace by developing and adhering to the laboratory’s safety management system; works collaboratively with the Laboratory Safety Officer to properly train all staff, identify hazards, and assess risks associated with laboratory work systems, equipment, instruments and employee functions, continuously monitors corrective actions; establishes safety leadership, responsibility, and accountability.
• Remains current in all relevant changes in analytical techniques and technology.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required, or as the situation dictates