Laboratory Manager – Farmington, NM

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program and operational management for the Farmington Environmental Laboratory in Farmington, NM. The Laboratory is part of a larger facility management portfolio at Farmington and the position will report to the Jacobs Project Manager who has overall responsibility for facility management services delivery.

The Laboratory Manager is responsible to run the day-to-day functions of the Farmington Environmental Lab, which includes the New Mexico State Certified Drinking Water and Wastewater NPDES Laboratories. Primary duties include providing a safe working environment; establishing and maintaining a positive and professional working environment for staff; and ensuring the best possible customer service, and efficient compliance reporting. Develop ways to make the Lab more productive by providing effective and efficient methods in its operational model, this includes cost management and a flexible execution plan. Oversee the preparation of overall laboratory policies and processes, provide training, and coordinate the various laboratory services to ensure services provided including H&S, IT, physical security, network and communications, customer service, shipping/receiving, and procurement. Make effective decisions that will help the lab run smoothly.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Responsibilities:

• Review and approval of SOPs.

• Write and update the Environmental Health and Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene plan.

• Investigate and review accidents and incidents.

• Review the chemical inventory. Conduct periodic inspections of stored chemicals for container integrity, expiration dates, and chemical degradation.

• Ensure that safety-related files: SDS, accident reports, inspection reports, disposal records, etc. are up to date.

• Monitor and oversee the storage and disposal of chemical and biological waste.

• Ensure decontamination of vacated workspaces.

• Ensure all safety-related equipment is in proper working order; fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, showers/eye washes, fire extinguishers, etc.

• The Laboratory Manager is also designated as the Chemical Hygiene Officer and, in this capacity, would be responsible for the details outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories.

• 5 years of work and management experience is expected on a level of comparable responsibility.

• Must be proficient in project management; problem-solving; decision-making; and effective communication with staff, subcontracted associates, Contractor leadership, and with local or neighboring utilities.

• In-depth knowledge of laboratory standards, in particular as they pertain to drinking water, wastewater, and storm water sampling and analyses.

Ideally, youll also have:

• Experience within the water/wastewater laboratory field is desired.

• The ideal candidate will have relevant laboratory facilities operation, maintenance, and improvement experience.

• Experience in environmental science and chemistry.

• Experience in a leadership role or designated laboratory.

• Established safety leadership with demonstrated experience leading a positive safety culture including practical application of those safety practices with facility maintenance operations.

• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and practices including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.

• Demonstrated experience with office software and data management systems.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

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