Technical Director (Metals) - Eurofins Environment Testing, Tacoma, WA

Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest in Tacoma, WA is seeking a new Technical Director. 

The Technical Director serves as a technical resource for Eurofins Environment Testing America’s personnel and clients in their field of expertise. Researches, develops, and implements new analytical methods and recommends process improvements to existing analyses. Manages technical projects and conducts evaluation of technologies. Writes and reviews laboratory SOPs and trains employees on methods and procedures. Performs sample analysis and final data review, and maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solves technical problems in the laboratory including troubleshooting instruments and develops or modifies methods as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Performs sample analyses, data write up, and final data review.
• Maintains and repairs analytical instruments to reduce downtime.
• Consults with clients, regulators, and others regarding technical aspects of analyses.
• Suggests and implements process improvements to maximize productivity, save costs, and decrease turn around time.
• Develops or amends department SOP’s.
• Participates in Eurofins Environment Testing America’s best practice process to spread best technical practices and develop Eurofins Environment Testing America Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Leads the implementation and follow-up of the best practices and SOPs in the laboratory.
• Evaluates and adapts new technologies and methodologies.
• Performs non-routine analysis as required to meet the needs of current long-term clients or as a means to capture new clients in support of business development efforts.
• Manages technical projects.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for senior laboratory management.
• Sets up and conducts training for analyst and technicians in area of expertise.
• Mentors associates in the laboratory.
• Assists in the development of health and safety protocols.
• Consults with Project Managers and sales staff regarding analytical techniques and capabilities.
• Investigates issues raised by clients, quality assurance, sales, and other departments to find root cause and implement corrective action and proper response.
• Contributes technical information and evaluation for deciding major new equipment purchases and capital expenditures.
• Carries out technical and business tasks as assigned by the Business Unit Manager.