Laboratory Director, Environment Testing Northern California - Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Position: Laboratory Director, Eurofins Environment Testing Northern California - Air Toxics, Folsom, CA
Company Description 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.

Job Description Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead our team!  The Laboratory Director is responsible for ensuring a positive operating margin, meeting or exceeding annual budgetary goals, and overseeing daily laboratory operations to efficiently meet client needs while achieving quality and production objectives. This role involves supervising personnel, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory policies, and providing leadership and direction.

The Director serves as a liaison with corporate business partners, champions company policies and mission, and provides technical support to client services, sales, and other departments. Additionally, they support Group Leaders in managing staff and production to align with company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide overall operational, and administrative leadership for laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, compliance, and financial performance.

Drive revenue growth and profitability while minimizing the cost of product delivery and meeting turnaround time, quality, and customer service objectives.

Partner closely with Laboratory Managers, Group Leaders, and the Business Unit Manager to prioritize operational initiatives, review financial performance, implement cost controls, and achieve KPIs and budget targets.

Oversee the implementation of new technologies, methods, and systems into production to support business growth, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement.

Lead and support the Project Management team, including the development of customer relationship and retention strategies to enhance service quality and long-term partnerships.

Maintain strong customer relationships and support high-level client negotiations by contributing technical expertise, operational insight, and long-term strategic planning.

Foster a positive, high-performing laboratory culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, safety, engagement, and professional development.

Coordinate and oversee staff development, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning across laboratory and operations teams, ensuring fair and legally compliant employee practices in collaboration with HR.Conduct performance appraisals, recommend compensation adjustments aligned with performance and budget guidelines, and take corrective actions as needed.

Coach and mentor Group Leaders and Supervisors to strengthen leadership capability,…