Chromatography Department Manager

Step Into a Role Where Science and Strategy Meet Leadership!

Tentamus North America is on the hunt for a Chromatography Department Manager to join our C olumbia Laboratories Team in Portland, Oregon!

In this role, you'll oversee one of our largest technical teams, guiding scientists and analysts as they deliver accurate, legally defensible data for clients across diverse industries. From method development to regulatory compliance, your leadership will keep our Chromatography department running at the highest standards of quality, ethics, and efficiency.

If you're a detail-driven scientist with a knack for project management and people leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact – Apply today!

Your Rockstar Duties as the Chromatography Department Manager

Under the direction of the General Manager, your rockstar duties include, but are not limited to :

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and represent the Chromatography team, actively contributing to technical evaluations and cross-laboratory solutions.
• Manage and mentor a large group of analytical staff, ensuring staffing levels align with departmental goals.
• Direct performance management, coaching, and professional development of direct reports.
• Approve schedules, overtime, and timecards to keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist with developing and adhering to the department's annual budget.

Technical Authority & Method Development

Operational Excellence & Project Management

Quality, Ethics & Compliance

Other Duties : Support other lab activities as assigned

What You Bring

Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship, possess a combination of exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, and candidates must be 21 years or older due to regulatory requirements . Other qualifications include :

What's in it for you?

Salary range is $65,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. I n addition, we provide a comprehensive and low-cost benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employees also enjoy access to our Employee Assistance Program, ample paid time off (PTO), sick time, and a matching 401(k) plan .

Position & Schedule

This is a Full-Time position , with a M – F schedule typically 8 : 30AM - 5 : 00PM, onsite at Columbia Laboratories in Portland, Oregon. The work schedule is determined by business needs and may require availability outside of standard working hours.

About Tentamus :

Labs for Life® . We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in North America and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.

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