NSF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Lab Manager – Organics/Inorganics to lead our organics/Inorganics laboratory team. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision to support NSF’s mission of protecting and improving human health.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

Lead and manage the organics laboratory team, including supervisors and analysts.
Teach, coach, and mentor the management team to build leadership capacity.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and innovation across all lab operations.

Operational Efficiency

Streamline workflows and implement Lean methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput.
Monitor and optimize turnaround time (TAT) without compromising data quality.
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in sample flow and analytical processes.

Productivity Enhancement

Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to output, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness.
Implement automation and digital tools to enhance sample tracking, data analysis, and reporting.
Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure uninterrupted laboratory performance.

Technical Oversight

Oversee the development, validation, and implementation of analytical methods.
Ensure compliance with NSF/ANSI standards, EPA methods, and ISO 17025 accreditation requirements.
Troubleshoot complex analytical issues and lead root cause investigations as needed.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain rigorous quality control and assurance practices to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Support internal and external audits and inspections.
Drive corrective actions and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Reporting

Collaborate with senior leadership to align lab operations with NSF’s strategic goals.
Prepare operational reports, forecasts, and resource plans.
Support business development by contributing to proposals, client meetings, and service expansion strategies.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (Ph.D. preferred).
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in analytical laboratory management, with a focus on organic chemistry.
Proven leadership experience in a high-throughput laboratory environment.
Strong knowledge of EPA methods, NSF/ANSI standards, and ISO 17025 requirements.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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About the Team

NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.