Laboratory Manager/Supervisor, Soil Testing Laboratory

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Laboratory Manager/Supervisor, Soil Testing Laboratory Are you an experienced laboratory manager seeking challenging projects, career advancement, employee ownership, and a great place to work? Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is a privately-held, multidisciplinary, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, civil, and environmental consulting firm. We offer unique, nationally recognized expertise in arid land hydrology, litigation support, research and development, and soil laboratory testing. Our staff values a work environment that is collegial, collaborative, respectful, and rewarding with challenging work and flexible work schedules. In this position, you will support and work with a wide range of professionals with backgrounds in hydrology and geology, soil and environmental science, civil and environmental engineering, and field and laboratory technology. There is room to grow personally, professionally, and geographically within our organization. Why we want you FOR this position You want to apply your bachelor's degree and/or professional experience in engineering, geology, environmental science, laboratory analysis, or related scientific field You have managerial and/or supervisory experience You understand a wide range of basic scientific principles You have experience following standard laboratory practices related to safety, precision, cleanliness, etc. You have an aptitude for mechanical and system troubleshooting You have a strong work ethic and pay close attention to detail You are proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel You have strong interpersonal communication skills More about this opportunity on a day-to-day basis Your average workday will consist of a wide variety of activities, including: Supervising Laboratory Staff Overseeing the preparation of soil samples for testing and measuring routine soil geotechnical properties following standardized procedures in a non-traditional work environment Managing laboratory business operations including project budgets, invoicing, expense filing, etc. Assembling testing equipment Directing research experiments Applying basic math skills and scientific principles to laboratory testing and data interpretation Fulfilling contractual obligations to clients Meeting client deadlines while adhering to quality standards ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the ability and willingness to: Lift and carry 50-pound buckets up to 10 feet repeatedly Perform laboratory testing tasks while standing on a ladder at heights up to 4 feet above the floor Work in a standing position for full workday Read detailed increments on various instrumentation accurately Perform repetitious physical movements continuously during a work shift Read, record, accurately report, and interpret data as established by standard laboratory practices Be eligible to work in the United States Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to our insurer Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening health/dental/vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance flexible spending accounts vacation leave sick leave profit sharing Geo-Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geo-Logic Associates