Analytical Services Manager

Posting Details

Posting Number S15473P

Working Title Analytical Services Manager

Department VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 07/23/2026

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Augusta Area

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Position Information

Classification Title Lab Coord-Life Science III

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2 years of specialized experience.

Position Summary This is a highly responsible technical position requiring experience with the use of sophisticated analytical equipment and use of protocols for preparation of samples for analytical analyses of metals and radionuclides. This individual will be responsible for coordinating all fee for service analytical analyses conducted for metals and radionuclides at SREL, planning and scheduling sample processing, conducting analytical analyses, delivery of data to customers, and final billing.

This individual also will be responsible for maintaining analytical equipment in working order and maintaining proper calibration and QA/QC to ensure data accuracy and precision.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Experience preparing samples for analytical analyses such as ICP-MS and total mercury analysis, conducting analytical analysis on ISP-MC and total mercury analyzer platforms, training others in sample preparation for analytical analysis, chemical inventory, chemical waste management, and chemical safety, and managing fee for service analytical services program. Must possess critical thinking and process improvement skills, find and apply knowledge.

Must possess a logic-based approach to challenges, an adaptive management approach to obstacles, and use university resources responsibly.

Physical Demands Lifting up to 35 pounds

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

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