Technical Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, project management, and method development within the environmental laboratory.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation including IC, ICP-MS, GC, GC/MS, and High Resolution Mass Spectrometers (HRMS).
• Perform routine maintenance, calibrations, and repairs, coordinating with vendors when necessary.
• Support environmental testing operations for soil, groundwater, and wastewater.
• Train and mentor laboratory analysts on technical methodologies, quality systems, and instrument troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for instrumentation and consumable vendors.
• Collaborate with clients and technical sales teams regarding analytical methods and data interpretation.
• Perform peer review and technical validation of analytical data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and supporting High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) systems.
• Strong knowledge of environmental analytical methodologies, including EPA and ASTM methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory software systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience or 5+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with Wet Chemistry, Metals, VOC, SVOC, and Dioxin & PCB Congener analysis.
• Previous management experience.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Benefits

• Structured wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Additional vacation days based on years of service.
• Business support for education or training after 9 months.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.

About the Company

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive solutions to clients in more than 60 countries. We serve diverse industries including environment, food and beverage, mining, and pharmaceuticals, using state-of-the-art technologies to help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.