Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida’s largest environmental and analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for 30 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and employee opportunity.

Our clientele includes a wide range of consultants, industrial operations, and government agencies.

Candidates without the specific experience below will not be considered and need not apply.

We are currently looking for an Inorganics Department Manager for our Fort Myers, FL, facility. This position is full-time with health benefits (medical paid 60% by AEL; dental, vision), PTO, floating holiday, 401K with up to 4% Company match; short and long-term disability and life term insurance paid by AEL.

Salary and compensation are dependent upon experience, therefore the salary ranges indicated in this ad are purely as a reference.

The position will supervise the wet chemistry and microbiology staff in performing testing of drinking water, wastewater, soil, and other matrices using a variety of instrumentation. Testing performed can include a wide range of EPA and Standard Methods for analysis of chemical and bacteriological testing.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

  • Responsible for the timely setup of methods and samples on instruments as measured by Thruput and Turnaround time
  • Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement quality and safety policies and procedures
  • Implements strategic business initiatives with the objective of consistently producing accurate test results
  • Conducts SOP development, review, edit and as needed
  • Manages Method Detection Limits (MDLs) and Demonstration of Capabilities (DOCs) and assures completion throughout lab as required
  • Understands operation and theory of all instrumentation in department
  • Responsible for troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance and repairs on instruments as needed
  • Effectively manages staff performance; one-on-one meetings, evaluations, and training.
  • Coaches and mentors staff and facilitates their personal and professional growth
  • Performs data review in Horizon LIMS and assigns peer review groups
  • Schedules department work days and hours for all analysts to comply with operational, method, regulatory and client requirements
  • Tracks supplies and places purchase orders for/with the Lab Manager
  • Assists with duties to manage Health and Safety and Hazardous Waste program
  • Develops methods for new analyses
  • Special projects, research, method performance improvements
  • Attend and provide updates for daily status meetings
  • Helps in the process of hiring and training both new and existing employees
  • Works with other DMs in network
  • Provides timely responses to internal and external inquiries related to quality and production
  • Maintains high data quality, works with QA and performs well in audits
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with staff

Requirements:

  • BA or BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or some science field
  • Five (5) or more years’ experience in a commercial environmental laboratory certified under TNI or equivalent program

All experience must have been in a commercial environmental laboratory certified under NELAP/TNI or an equivalent State program. College course work, grant work, or research work will not count toward this experience requirement.

Additional Selection / Hiring Information:

  • Reference checks and background checks will be conducted.
  • College transcript is required prior to employment.
  • Required experience and/or degree detailed in job description above required to be documented on the resume in order for applicant to be considered. Applicants without specific experience and/or degree will not be considered.

AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Altamonte Springs, Miramar, Ft. Myers, Lake Placid, and Tallahassee.

Our government clients include hundred of, county, State, and Federal agencies across Florida. Our private clients includes a who’s-who list of the top engineering firms on the nation, along with multiple Fortune 500 corporations. Our typical work includes drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, CERCLA, RCRA, landfill, and property assessment projects. This well diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables AEL to avoid the highs and lows of work that many of our competition face, and makes for a very stable working environment for our employees.

AEL currently employs over 190 personnel statewide. The staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, and microbiologists, along with trained technicians and support staff. Because of management philosophy, AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is key to continuity, and continuity is key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory.

To apply please visit our website at https://aellab.com/jobs/ and select the Fort Myers location; make sure to upload your most updated resume.

AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

  • Fort Myers, FL 33913: Relocate before starting work (Required)

To apply for this job please visit aellab.com.