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GT Molecular · 1 day ago

Senior Laboratory Manager – Environmental Testing Services (PFAS Focus)

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

GT Molecular is a growing biotechnology company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in environmental testing services. They are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Manager to lead their environmental testing workflows with a focus on PFAS analysis and ensure compliance with relevant accreditations while collaborating with various teams to drive customer adoption and revenue growth.

BiotechnologyGeneticsMedical

Responsibilities

Hands-on leadership of environmental testing workflows, with primary focus on PFAS analysis using EPA-approved methods (e.g., EPA 533, 537.1, 1633)

Directly supervise and execute testing for metals (ICP-MS/OES), general analytical chemistry, and some microbial assays

Develop and maintain SOPs, QA/QC programs, chain-of-custody protocols, and LIMS integration for sample intake, analysis, and reporting

Ensure compliance with relevant accreditations (e.g., NELAC/TNI, ISO 17025) and drive certification processes as needed

Manage lab staff, including hiring, training, and mentoring a small team of technicians

Collaborate with sales and marketing to support customer acquisition, method selection, and custom project design

Contribute to business development by leveraging industry connections and staying current on emerging contaminants and regulatory trends

Qualification

PFAS testingMetals analysisQA/QC knowledgeLIMS implementationMicrobial testingAnalytical chemistryInterdisciplinary collaborationHands-on leadershipTeam mentoringCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, or related field (PhD a plus)

7+ years of laboratory experience in environmental testing, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory/management role

Hands-on expertise with PFAS testing (EPA methods, LC-MS/MS or GC-MS), metals analysis (ICP-MS/OES), and general analytical techniques

Strong knowledge of QA/QC, method validation, and regulatory compliance in environmental labs

Proven ability to build scalable lab operations, implement LIMS, and mentor teams

Preferred

Familiarity with emerging contaminants (e.g., 1,4-dioxane, pharmaceuticals); NELAC/TNI or ISO 17025 accreditation experience; exposure to cannabis/THC or other regulated testing

Established industry network in environmental testing or public health

Microbial testing experience (qPCR/dPCR/NGS preferred)

Soft Skills: You are a true “doer” who thrives in a hands-on environment, loves rolling up your sleeves, and can directly contribute to running assays

Passionate about innovation in science and community health; collaborative team player with strong communication for interdisciplinary work; committed to mentoring and achieving practical solutions