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

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing
services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure. We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more.

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.

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an analytical laboratory. Supervisory experience preferred

This is a full-time salaried position Monday to Friday with additional hours and weekend as needed. 

Compensation: $78,000 - $125,000 annually.

Candidates within a commutable distance to Tacoma, WA are encouraged to apply. 

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com 

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.