Radiochemistry Manager

Pace Analytical Services

Hendersonville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Biology, Budget Management, Budgeting, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Functional Programming Languages, Health Physics, Industry/Trade Analysis, Instrumentation, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Techniques, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Communications, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Motivation, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Hendersonville, TN
POSTED
Today

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the development and implementation of lab, services, and field programs, policies and procedures from a functional or technical perspective, including validating and auditing results, scheduling services, and resolving service and customer problems for the entire department; provides advanced professional assistance to management staff in the area of assignment and related matters. Areas are typically varied and intermediate to complex in nature. May manage the radiochemistry department or related areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Manages staff including hiring, training, development and engagement of self and team members, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provides observations and recommendations to leadership for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on lab, services or field matters.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Manages the group or area budget including allocating resources and approving expenditures under control; budget is moderate in nature.
  • Oversees or participates in special projects by identifying company, department, customer or service issues and priorities; communicates and coordinates, and evaluates results.
  • Maintains currency of lab, services, and field regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and related legislation.
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, health physics, 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.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

  • Comprehensive principles, practices and techniques of lab, services or field areas, such as biology or chemistry.
  • Understanding of the development and implementation of area programs, policies and procedures.
  • Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
  • Basic principles and practices of budget development and administration.
  • Applicable lab, services, or field laws, codes and regulations.
  • Computer applications and systems related to the work.
  • Understanding of dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained.
  • Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
  • Principles and practices of program planning, development and evaluation.
  • Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

  • Performing comprehensive professional-level lab, services or field duties in a variety of assigned areas.
  • Overseeing and administering comprehensive and varied area functions.
  • Supervising and evaluating employees and providing related recommendations.
  • Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
  • Applying more standard business and project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals.
  • Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
  • Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
  • Providing consulting services to supervisors and staff.
  • Preparing functionals reports, correspondence and other written materials.
  • Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and department guidelines.
  • Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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About the Company

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Pace Analytical Services

Three divisions. Two countries. 1800 employees. Twenty-eight environmental labs. Two Life Sciences labs. Twenty-four service centers. Hundreds of certifications. 38 years of industry experience. Financial stability. Dynamic thought leadership and strategic management planning with one shared vision: work together to protect our environment and improve our health.

Pace began on a much smaller scale in 1978, serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas with founder and CEO Steve Vanderboom at the helm. A commitment to safety and high ethical standards, respect for both clients and employees, and a drive for excellence inspired us as we expanded - and these values are at the core of everything we do today. Still under Vanderboom's directorship, we are proud to be industry leaders, offering an unparalleled range of services delivered by the most experienced scientific professionals. No matter the scope of work or special requirements, we have the people, knowledge and technology to tackle them. Partnering with us, clients are guaranteed to experience the Pace Analytical difference.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC. provides analytical services including environmental testing and sampling. Laboratories utilize EPA, ASTM Standard Methods, NIOSH and other accepted test procedures and methods in accordance with both federal and state regulations. Pace also provides specialty analytical support for air toxics, aquatic toxicity, bioassay, biota, dioxin/furans, low-level mercury, radiochemistry, vapor intrusion, environmental forensics, industrial hygiene, etc.

Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides analytical testing services to the pharmaceutical/medical device industries. Services include chemical and microbiology, method development/validation, physical testing, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, and product release testing. Pace operates two FDA-registered, DEA-registered (Class I - V), cGMP-compliant facilities: one located in Oakdale, MN and the other located in San German, PR. The Oakdale, MN facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited.

Pace Analytical Lab Ops Division provides professional scientific staffing - to accommodate full outsourcing or augmentation of staff at a client's on-site location - to various industries as well as research and development organizations. The ISO 9001:2008 certified Lab Ops Division also provides instrumentation sales, repair and qualification services, product and materials testing support and regulatory compliance services.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.pacelabs.com/