Technical Director Asbestos (Remote) - Arlington, TX

Pace Analytical Services, LLC
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Arlington
Dec 11, 2024
Back Technical Director Asbestos (Remote) #24-1358 Multiple Locations Apply Apply for this job now! Apply About Us Pace Analytical Services Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe. Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for providing and overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of comprehensive policies, programs and practices for asbestos laboratory testing. They will be critical in developing and implementing policies, procedures and testing methodologies used throughout our laboratory network. Responsibilities: Provide expert technical support to aid in updating laboratories around the country to increase asbestos testing capabilities. Review and update SOPs within an ISO 17025 laboratory environment Provide guidance and leadership for LIMS deployment and integration within the national network of laboratories Serve as a lead in guiding and providing training to staff on techniques related to the department Adherence to the quality management system, ensuring data accuracy and quality and resolving any discrepancies and make recommendations for improvement Assist in the development and implementation of consistent customer-facing reports Research and development of methods that are consistent with current and future ASTM, EPA, CARB and other agencies related to their area of expertise Provide upper-level management with department status updates, budgetary needs, project timelines Provide technical expertise and represents Pace Analytical by speaking at meetings, industry conferences, and Pace Analytical sponsored events, as well as interacting with customers on a regular basis Provide technical expertise to assist clients with questions related to proper sampling, data interpretation and any other questions they may have related to asbestos testing Requirements: Bachelor's degree Biology, Geology, or a closely related field Master's degree preferred 10+years of experience conducting tests related to the detection of asbestos Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) experience required Overnight business travel up to 25% LIMS experience, preferred SOP review and editing experience, preferred Business development experience, preferred Professional presentation experience, preferred Additional Information Benefits 80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance. 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. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM