Water Laboratory Director

Job overview

The Water Laboratory Director role is onsite in Gorham, Maine. The posting lists a $50,000–$60,000 annual salary. The laboratory’s work contributes to public health and environmental protection through water testing. The director performs and oversees chemical, biological, and physical analyses of water samples while supporting daily laboratory operations. The role maintains quality systems, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness, and guides junior staff and laboratory workflow.

What you'll do

• Prepare, analyze, and oversee water sample testing
• use ICP-MS and Thermo Fisher Gallery
• maintain and review test records
• calibrate and maintain instruments
• ensure regulatory compliance
• support laboratory accreditation and audits
• lead quality assurance and quality control programs
• train and guide junior staff
• support workflow and inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

water laboratory director

water testing

environmental testing

laboratory operations

quality assurance

accreditation

epa compliance

gorham me

chancorp inc

$50k–$60k/year

icp-ms

thermo fisher gallery

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedule
• opportunity for advancement
• training and development
• professional development opportunities
• collaborative work environment committed to safety and excellence.

Why this role

The posting requires prior analytical water or environmental testing experience and familiarity with laboratory accreditation procedures; an associate degree in a related field is listed as a qualification.

About the employer

CHANCORP INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Testing Laboratories and Services. Sector: 54.