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Director – Regulatory Science
Pace® Labs. Develop and implement the divisional regulatory science and technical competency strategy .
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing regulatory science strategies, technical competency frameworks, and educational programs for laboratory personnel. Proficient in environmental regulations, analytical chemistry principles, and competency assessment methodologies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Regulatory Science Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Curriculum DevelopmentEnvironmental Laboratory Accreditation KnowledgeAnalytical Method ValidationLeadership in Technical Education
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Hard Skills
Analytical Chemistry PrinciplesEnvironmental Laboratory Testing MethodsTechnical Competency AssessmentQuality Control EvaluationMethod-Specific QualificationsData AnalysisScientific Decision-MakingAdult Learning PrinciplesLaboratory AuditingTechnical Documentation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborationCoachingPeople ManagementInfluence
Tools & Technologies
Learning Management SystemsKnowledge Management SystemsComputer Applications Related to Laboratory Work
Industry Keywords
Environmental Regulatory ScienceISO/IEC 17025TNI/NELAPEPA Analytical MethodsQuality ManagementProficiency TestingCorrective and Preventive ActionsScientific InterpretationEnvironmental Testing DisciplinesMatrix-Related Testing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement the divisional regulatory science and technical competency strategy
- Align development priorities with environmental regulations, accreditation requirements, analytical methods, emerging technologies, and business needs
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of technical education programs for laboratory, field, technical review, supervisory, and Quality personnel
- Establish role-based competency frameworks, learning pathways, qualification standards, and assessment processes
- Develop and maintain approaches for demonstrations of capability, method-specific qualifications, and ongoing competency assessments
- Translate regulations, accreditation requirements, published methods, and analytical chemistry principles into technical guidance, training materials, decision aids, and learning resources
- Partner with the Chief Technical Officer and Technical leadership on emerging scientific capabilities, method-related competency gaps, instrumentation requirements, and technical development needs
- Strengthen Quality personnel competency through training in internal auditing, scientific judgment, oversight, data analysis, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions
- Develop guidance and competency programs covering method implementation, verification, validation, quality control, measurement uncertainty, data interpretation, and scientific decision-making
- Establish knowledge management practices and a network of technical trainers and subject matter experts
- Oversee technical curricula, competency assessments, qualification records, content ownership, review cycles, and program effectiveness
- Evaluate training and competency effectiveness using assessment results, proficiency-testing outcomes, quality-control trends, audit findings, investigations, and operational feedback
- Collaborate with Quality, Technical, Operations, Human Resources, and other leaders on scalable competency development and organizational change
- Contribute to department efficiency and effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating in work teams
- Promote Pace’s mission through courteous and cooperative interactions with customers and staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or another related field, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental laboratory testing services, including at least five (5) years in a leadership capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Maintain all required licenses and certificates in active status; required certificates, licenses, and registrations: N/A
- Knowledge of environmental regulatory science, analytical chemistry, laboratory testing methods, and technical procedures
- Knowledge of environmental laboratory accreditation and certification requirements, including TNI/NELAP, ISO/IEC 17025, DoD/DOE QSM, and federal and state regulatory programs
- Knowledge of EPA analytical methods, laboratory quality systems, method-specific requirements, and matrix-related testing considerations
- Knowledge of analytical method verification, validation, modification, calibration, detection and quantitation limits, measurement uncertainty, and quality-control evaluation
- Knowledge of environmental data quality, usability, defensibility, technical review, and scientific interpretation
- Knowledge of technical competency assessment, demonstration-of-capability requirements, qualification processes, and continuing competency evaluation
- Knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, technical curriculum development, and practical competency assessment
- Knowledge of laboratory auditing, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, proficiency testing, and quality management
- Knowledge of environmental testing disciplines including chemistry, microbiology, radiochemistry, asbestos, whole effluent toxicity, and field measurements
- Knowledge of technical documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge management, and learning management systems
- Computer applications and systems related to the work
- Ability to lead project teams and communicate effectively with staff, coworkers, and customers
- Skills in interpreting regulations, accreditation standards, analytical methods, and scientific principles
- Skills in developing technical education programs, competency frameworks, qualification standards, and assessment methodologies
- Skills in evaluating analytical data, quality-control results, method performance, and scientific evidence
- Skills in identifying technical competency gaps, emerging regulatory requirements, and scientific capability risks across a multi-site laboratory organization
- Skills in analyzing proficiency-testing results, audit findings, quality-control trends, and laboratory investigations
- Skills in leading cross-functional technical initiatives and implementing consistent practices across multiple locations and disciplines
- Skills in translating complex scientific and regulatory information into clear technical guidance and training materials
- Skills in collaboration, influence, people management, coaching, and employee development
- Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, sit for extended periods, lift and carry up to 10 pounds, and communicate in person or by telephone
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer match, 100% vested immediately
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid time off for holidays, sick days, and vacation days
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Wellness program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Optional legal coverage
- Identity theft coverage