Chemical Testing Laboratory Manager 2026-02309

Chemical Testing Laboratory Manager 2026-02309

Salary

$101,753.64 Annually

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02309

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

HSSL12

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Laboratory (WPHL) is seeking an experienced laboratory leader to serve as our Chemical Testing Laboratory Manager. This is a mid-career leadership opportunity for a laboratory professional with previous supervisory experience and a strong background in forensic toxicology, analytical chemistry, clinical toxicology, or other high-complexity laboratory testing. This position provides leadership and strategic direction for forensic toxicology laboratory operations. While youll remain connected to day-to-day laboratory operations, this role has a broader focus on program strategy, staff leadership, quality and compliance, budget management, laboratory operations, and long-term planning. Youll lead through both direct and indirect reports, work closely with laboratory leadership and scientific staff, and help determine how the program evolves to meet Wyomings future forensic toxicology and public health needs.

This position is located at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Why Consider WPHL? For an experienced laboratory professional ready for greater leadership responsibility without sacrificing work-life balance, WPHL offers something different. Youll find:

• A flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance.
• Stable and predictable work in an established government laboratory.
• A professional, collaborative environment where the focus is on quality, accuracy, and public service.
• The opportunity to influence the long-term direction and strategy of an important statewide laboratory program.
• Leadership responsibility for both people and laboratory operations.
• Meaningful work supporting public health, criminal investigations, and communities throughout Wyoming.
• The stability and comprehensive benefits of a career in public service.

Benefits Beyond the Paycheck

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• And much more!

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Human Resources Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for forensic toxicology laboratory operations, programs, and services.
• Oversee laboratory priorities, workload, staffing, and resources to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• Lead and develop laboratory supervisors and scientific staff while providing leadership to a broader team of indirect reports.
• Establish program goals and help set the long-term direction of laboratory services.
• Manage and monitor the programs budget, expenditures, equipment needs, and other laboratory resources.
• Oversee laboratory quality systems, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Guide the development, validation, and implementation of new testing methodologies and laboratory capabilities.
• Evaluate laboratory processes, emerging technologies, testing needs, and industry developments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure complex analytical data and testing results meet established scientific and quality standards.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, protocols, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, public health programs, law enforcement, criminal justice partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, accreditation activities, and other compliance requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex forensic toxicology issues.
• Represent the program with internal and external partners and communicate complex scientific information to a variety of audiences.
• Maintain an understanding of day-to-day laboratory operations while focusing on the bigger-picture needs, priorities, and future direction of the program.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with a masters degree in a scientific discipline, previous supervisory or management experience in a forensic or clinical laboratory, and experience with laboratory quality systems, method validation, regulatory compliance, budget management, and strategic laboratory operations.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of forensic toxicology, analytical chemistry, pharmacology, or related laboratory sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop professional scientific staff.
• Experience managing laboratory operations and balancing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, OSHA requirements, chain of custody, and scientific ethics.
• Understanding of laboratory budgeting, resource allocation, equipment planning, and operational decision-making.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining an understanding of day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Experience with advanced analytical instrumentation, method validation, and complex data interpretation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and operational information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Science)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in a medical or environmental laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Laboratory Supervisor

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in a medical or environmental laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Laboratory Supervisor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(HSSL12) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

04

Describe your relevant laboratory supervisor or manager experience below.

05

Within the past five years, have you been convicted of a felony, or within the past two years, of any misdemeanor or are you presently formally charged with committing a criminal offense? (Do not include any traffic violations, juvenile offenses or military convictions, except by general court-martial.) If the answer is yes, furnish details of conviction, offense, location, date and sentence.

06

In the past three years, have you ever knowingly used any narcotics, amphetamines or barbiturates, other than those prescribed to you by a physician? If the answer is yes, furnish details.

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

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General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm