Laboratory Program Manager (Science, Chemistry, and Laboratory Manager 2)
Core
Provide scientific, supervisory, and strategic leadership for the agency's analytical laboratory program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Program Manager (Science, Chemistry)
Builds
High-quality testing results and compliant laboratory operations for the Oregon Department of Agriculture
Domain
Government / Agriculture / Chemistry / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, ISO IEC 17025 accreditation maintenance, regulatory compliance, staff supervision and recruitment, policy development, budget management, capital equipment procurement, vendor contract management, scientific data analysis, technical workflow validation
Preferred skills
Strategic leadership, cross-functional team guidance, stakeholder liaison, inclusive environment cultivation
Technologies
ISO IEC 17025, ORELAP
Responsibilities
Oversee laboratory personnel activities to ensure high-quality testing and timely results; Maintain accreditation to ISO IEC 17025 and serve as agency representative to Oregon's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program; Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies and procedures; Lead, supervise, mentor, and recruit diverse staff to support agency mission; Manage laboratory budgets, capital equipment procurement, and vendor contracts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities