Laboratory Manager I (#MGBB01)
$69,597.00 Yearly Min / $92,796.00 Yearly Mid / $115,995.00 Yearly Max

Laboratory Manager II (#MGBB02)
$78,707.00 Yearly Min / $104,943.00 Yearly Mid / $131,179.00 Yearly Max

Laboratory Manager III (#MGBB03)
$94,577.00 Yearly Min / $126,103.00 Yearly Mid / $157,629.00 Yearly Max

This class series uses three levels in the Agricultural, Natural Resources and Sciences occupational group, Sciences occupational series and describes laboratory management work for a variety of areas such as microbiology, chemistry, environmental science and materials research.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, organizes and supervises professional and technical staff.
• Sets priorities and mediates conflicting priorities; schedules and operates laboratory functions, ensuring cost effective and accurate results.
• Develops, recommends and implements laboratory objectives and policies; oversees and participates in the development of modified/new methods, techniques and procedures.
• Assigns, oversees and reviews analytical work conducted by staff.
• Ensures all work is completed according to various state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Prepares activity and/or statistical reports.

Laboratory Manager I

This level is administrative and supervisory work in the area of complex chemical/biological testing and analysis.

• Reports to a technical or administrative superior.
• Supervision is exercised over at least two or more merit full time positions per the Merit Rules. The elements of supervision include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, recommending hire/fire and discipline.
• Supervises and participates in the response to unique or emergency testing.
• Prepares budgets and cost justifications regarding capital improvements and staffing.
• Contacts include active and potential laboratory users, project engineers, scientists, supply and vendor representatives, and peers throughout state and federal agencies.

Laboratory Manager II

This level is managerial work, directing the operation of multiple and diverse analytical chemistry laboratories. Laboratory work supports statewide and regional environmental and public health/safety programs.

• Reports to an administrative superior.
• Manages all activities associated with planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the work of multiple laboratory units.
• Plans and directs programs for development and improvement of laboratory services, protocols, methods and procedures particularly as required by changing state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Develops, recommends and implements long-term objectives including services offered and the required supporting resources.
• Provides agency liaison, interacting with laboratory users and various state and federal agencies to review laboratory capacities, on-going projects and completed work.
• Contacts include working closely with professionals of various other disciplines, such as medical, engineering, life and physical sciences to plan, coordinate and review analytical projects/programs.

Laboratory Manager III

This is the top management level, administering a State laboratory function.  This level is differentiated from the previous level by administering laboratory functions through subordinate management staff, of the most complex laboratory functions, typically consisting of at least 20 technical and support staff and multi-million dollar budgets. 

• Administers laboratory operations through subordinate Lab Manager II staff.
• Oversees the development and implementation of strategic plans; coordinating, implementing and evaluating the work of all laboratory units as related to overall laboratory operations and sub-functions in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and the Department’s and State’s overall mission.
• Provides strategic forecasting, fiscal administrative work, management and control of the State Laboratory’s budget. 
• Approves policies and procedures that improve safety, integrity and quality of laboratory operations.  
• Approves and possesses accountability over performance metrics to ensure responsible managerial tracking and performance of programs and projects. 
• Represents the State Laboratory in public, governmental, and higher education forums.
• Contacts include working closely with leaders and professionals in various organizations/ disciplines, such as government, universities, medical, engineering, life and physical sciences to plan, coordinate and review analytical projects/programs.

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA's listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and theory of chemical and/or biological analysis, including emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of complex testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal fiscal cycles, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in sample isolation and identification.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
• Ability to develop and defend the results of analytical methods unique to a specific situation.
• Ability to set priorities, recognize and mediate conflicting priorities, schedule and operate laboratory functions, ensuring cost effective and accurate results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities, the Laboratory Manager II requires:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and theory of environmental/analytical chemistry, including emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of applied research.
• Knowledge of other scientific/engineering disciplines as they relate to the objectives and services of an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Knowledge of health/safety/OSHA practices and regulations applicable to an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Ability to recognize the laboratory needs of local, state, interstate and federal agencies so as to promote the laboratory services.

In addition to the above knowledge, skills and abilities, the Laboratory Manager III requires:

• Knowledge of operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations through subordinate supervisors.
• Skill in forecasting, maintaining and controlling budget expenditures.
• Skill in managing projects and resources for multiple, diverse laboratories at the State level.
• Skill in establishing goals, objectives and priorities for projects in accordance with the Department's and State's overall mission.
• Skill in developing short and long range strategic plans.
• Skill in establishing, implementing and ensuring compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Skill in policy administration.  
• Ability to analyze federal and state legislated changes and manage impacts on laboratory operations.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, track and resolve risks, issues, and action items within and outside of the laboratories.
• Ability to oversee programs to develop and implement upgrades and improvements that directly affect laboratory services, protocols, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and verify test performance specifications.
• Ability to mentor and train on laboratory and management theory and techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Laboratory Manager I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life or Physical Science or related field.
2. Three years experience in using laboratory equipment and instrumentation including calibration and maintenance.
3. Three years experience in conducting data review to ensure numerical input, calculations, formulas and interpretation of output is accurate, instruments were operating according to specifications, analytical procedures were followed and documentation is complete.
4. Three years experience in selecting and modifying laboratory test methods and procedures.
5. Six months experience in technical report writing.
6. Knowledge of laboratory management which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of laboratory services; planning short and long range goals and objectives; developing and implementing policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
7. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.