Special Pathogens Laboratory, a Pace® Analytical laboratory has an immediate opening for a Full-time, Microbiology Manager in the Pittsburgh, PA location. We are looking for candidates seeking a long-time career with a well-established and growing company.

Mission Statement: Working together to protect our environment and improve our health.

• Benefits start first of the month following your start date!
• Free Parking
• Competitive salaries
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Volunteer Time & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, Disability and Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Monthly Lunch and Learn
• COVID-19 Protocols closely followed

This position is responsible for managing the development and implementation of lab, services, policies and procedures from a functional or technical perspective, including validating and auditing results, scheduling and services, and resolving service and customer problems for the entire department. Areas are typically varied and intermediate to complex in nature. Will manage a staff of approximately 15-20 direct and indirect reports performing microbiological testing of waterborne pathogens.

Days/Hours: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There will be additional hours during time s of increased workflow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages staff including hiring, training, development and engagement of self and team members, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management.

2. Manages implementation and oversight of schedules, services, results and related functional programs to achieve desired and operational results, aligns leadership and resources required, and ensure effective administration; areas are varied.

3. Provides input and advice regarding developing and aligning strategies and programs to manage the lab, services or field programs, policies and procedures for the function, group or areas; areas are intermediate to complex.

4. Manages and participates in operational, instrumentation and equipment reviews; assists with ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional standards,
regulations and policies, including fair practices in the handling of area related issues.

5. Provides observations and recommendations to leadership for improvement of the organization’s policies, procedures and practices on lab, services.

6. Manages expectations of leaders, managers, staff and operations, facilitates communication on customer needs and business requirements, and establishes performance metrics; contacts are on-going or varied.

7. Resolves escalated, technical or sensitive customer and operational problems or conflicts; works with internal groups or external agencies as needed and oversees the successful resolution; areas are intermediate to complex.

8. Manages the group or area budget including allocating resources and approving expenditures under control; budget is moderate in nature.

9. Oversees or participates in special projects by identifying company, department, customer or service issues and priorities; communicates and coordinates and evaluates results.

10. Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of experience, typically has experience as a lead or supervisor; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Three (3) years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in lab, and office setting. BSL 2 laboratory working with low-risk organisms.

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