Program Manager State Chemist Section

Position Title: Program Manager / State Chemist Section Brief Overview: The State Chemist Section position administers and manages the registration, inspection, and laboratory groups. This role is responsible for implementing four statutes within the Maryland Agricultural Article concerning the regulation and analysis of commodities such as animal feed, fertilizers, pesticides, and liming materials. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Technical Leadership: Provides scientific guidance to chemists, field inspectors, and administrative staff while preparing comprehensive reports. Section Administration: Directs section activities, manages the equipment and supplies purchasing program, and handles fiscal and budgetary management. Supervision: Manages direct reports and provides leadership to staff across the section. Expert Representation: Acts as the department’s expert advisor on regulated industries and chemistry, coordinating with other state and federal agencies. Required Qualifications: Professional Experience: At least five years of progressive experience in an analytical or clinical laboratory setting, with three years specifically in a supervisory or mentoring role. Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related physical science. Regulatory Knowledge: Proficiency in safety regulations (OSHA, CLIA) and the registration processes for feed, fertilizer, compost, and pesticides. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in advanced instrumentation, including HPLC, ICP-MS, GCMS, LCMS, GCFID, and UV-VIS, as well as wet chemistry methods and elemental analysis. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Association of American Feed Control Officials