The Pace® Analytical Services environmental testing laboratory in West Columbia, SC is looking for a General Manager to lead the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire laboratory including the development and implementation of lab, services, and field programs, performance and metrics, 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 facility; provides advanced professional assistance to management staff in the area of assignment and related matters.  Oversight includes multiple departments/functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all operations for a busy environmental laboratory, which may include multiple locations
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility(s); directs the preparation and administration of the facility’s budget
• Develops, implements and oversees all services and operations initiatives, programs and systems; groups are varied in nature
• Responsible for strategic direction of the services and operational function for the group; groups are varied in nature
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff
• Directs and participates in operational, monthly and cross functional meetings; ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional standards, regulations and policies regarding operational and services in the handling of internal and customer related issues; areas are intermediate to complex.
• Provides recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization’s policies, procedures and practices on service and operations matters
• Anticipates and resolves litigation risks; investigates incidents and exposures; provides remediation recommendations
• Compiles, analyzes and reports of operational and service metrics to senior leadership
• Manages special projects by identifying issues and priorities; communicates, coordinates, and evaluates results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience, including five (5) years of managerial experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience developing budgets, developing operational metrics, implementing new processes, developing staff and growing a busy lab
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work may be subject to travel. Pace® offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/disability and 401K

If you love improving the health of communities and improving the environment, come join our team!