Environmental Health Laboratory Operations Manager

7 days ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Georgia Aquarium Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Manager to join our Environmental Health Laboratory team at the Georgia Aquarium. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the management, oversight, and operation of our laboratory, ensuring optimal water quality and environmental conditions for aquatic animal health.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the water quality laboratory and associated staff, volunteers, and equipment to carry out routine water quality analyses using separation chemistries, spectrophotometry, titrations, Total Coliform and Enterococcus methods, and various electrode-based techniques.
  • Execute analytical chemistry operations using Ion Chromatography (IC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and spectrophotometry, and interpret and present the resultant data.
  • Develop and implement new state-of-the-art techniques and methods in water chemistry analysis, collaborating with external experts as needed.
  • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of water quality laboratory equipment and instruments, and procure all necessary supplies.
  • Assist the Environmental Health Manager in developing and implementing protocols for water quality management and environmental monitoring for optimal animal health.
  • Collaborate with the Veterinary team, Life Support Systems, and specialized consultants to address environmental quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
  • Update laboratory methods and general practice SOPs as best practices evolve.
  • Ensure timely reports of laboratory results to relevant staff and maintain accurate records of water chemistry data.
  • Serve as Assistant Georgia Aquarium chemical compliance and hygiene officer, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous materials and safety requirements.
  • Assist in writing and maintaining the Environmental Health Lab operational budget, ensuring proper inventory management.
  • Be on-call for emergency duty during critical periods.
  • Train and direct laboratory staff, volunteers, and interns, and serve as a mentor to laboratory staff.
  • Interact with guests, media, and the general public on behalf of the Georgia Aquarium.
Requirements
  • A four-year degree in a science-related field, such as Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a related science field.
  • Graduate degree desirable.
  • 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper training desirable.
  • Thorough knowledge of water chemistry and environmental health analysis and remediation, demonstrated through at least 10 years of progressively responsible hands-on experience.
  • Experience in staff and project management is required.
  • Documented practical laboratory experience incorporating a diversity of analytical methods, including spectrophotometry and/or chromatography.
  • Advanced knowledge of biological and chemical components relevant to water quality, including salinity, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, copper, sulfate, ORP readings, oxidant levels, hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, phosphate, cations, anions, turbidity, and aquatic animal husbandry methods and implications.
  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems, including Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to perform and analyze accurate microbial testing methods and requirements as required by the USDA.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with basic laboratory concepts, such as laboratory safety, knowledge of safety procedures for working with hazardous chemicals and blood-borne pathogens, clean-up and disposal of waste and spills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze various types of data using existing and novel approaches.
  • Understands the concepts and applications of quality assurance and quality control in a laboratory environment.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, including politeness, good judgment, effective time management, and punctuality.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills with scientific language.
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations or documents based on laboratory work.

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