Laboratory Director

Welcome!
Assured Testing Laboratories (ATL) is an independent, fully licensed testing laboratory located in the Greater Lowell Area of Massachusetts. ATL strives to be the industry leader in testing in the state of Massachusetts. We want to assure not only our customers, but their customers as well, are receiving the highest quality product available. We are science focused and believe in ensuring that our employees are empowered to reach their highest potential and growth within the industry and beyond. We believe in promoting the skills and the abilities of all those involved in our organization so they can obtain their optimum level of skills and experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage, recruit, integrate, and develop high-quality talent that delivers against company goals.
• Provide developmental feedback and coaching while encouraging a collaborative environment.
• Establish, communicate, and manage department, team, and individual performance objectives that are consistent with company goals and maximize individual development goals. 
• Direct the training and scheduling of staff to ensure company and individual performance objectives are met.
• Within the first six months, select, propose, implement, and validate new assays for the lab to add to its testing portfolio.
• Work to optimize our current assays to increase throughput and efficiency.
• Within the first year, select, propose, and implement opportunities to diversify the company’s portfolio (e.g., additional licenses, certifications, grants, and revenue streams).

Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry, biology, genomics, microbiology or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of document control system.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity in processing of plant and biological samples including extraction and qPCR analysis.
• Experience with gas and/or liquid chromatography as well as mass spectrometry is preferred.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, GraphPad Prism).

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet the requirements set forth in 105 CRM 725.000 and must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in 105 CRM 725.030.
• The ability to speak and read English.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• 401k
• PTO

Pay Range:

• $120,000-$150,000 per year

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000