Director – Regulatory Science, PAS

Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

- Develops and implements the divisional regulatory science and technical competency strategy, aligning development priorities with environmental regulations, accreditation requirements, analytical methods, emerging technologies, and business needs.

- Leads the design, development, and delivery of technical education programs for laboratory, field, technical review, supervisory, and Quality personnel to strengthen the consistent application of environmental testing methods and scientific principles.

- Establishes role-based competency frameworks, learning pathways, qualification standards, and assessment processes to ensure personnel demonstrate the technical knowledge, practical skills, and scientific judgment required for their responsibilities.

- Develops and maintains standardized approaches for initial and continuing demonstrations of capability, method-specific qualifications, and ongoing competency assessments aligned with approved methods, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Translates environmental regulations, accreditation requirements, published methods, and analytical chemistry principles into practical technical guidance, training materials, decision aids, and learning resources that support consistent laboratory practices.

- Partners with the Chief Technical Officer and Technical leadership to identify emerging scientific capabilities, method-related competency gaps, new instrumentation requirements, and technical development needs associated with evolving laboratory services.

- Strengthens the technical competency of Quality personnel through training in internal auditing, impartial scientific judgment, independent oversight, data analysis, investigations, and corrective and preventive action processes.

- Develops technical guidance and competency-building programs addressing method implementation, verification, validation, quality control, measurement uncertainty, data interpretation, and defensible scientific decision-making.

- Establishes and maintains knowledge management practices and a network of qualified technical trainers and subject matter experts to promote knowledge transfer, consistent method interpretation, and retention of critical technical expertise.

- Oversees governance of technical curricula, competency assessments, qualification records, content ownership, review cycles, and program effectiveness to support organizational standards and accreditation requirements.

- Evaluates training and competency program effectiveness using assessment results, proficiency-testing outcomes, quality-control trends, audit findings, laboratory investigations, and operational feedback to identify risks and prioritize improvements.

- Collaborates with Quality, Technical, Operations, Human Resources, and other functional leaders to implement scalable competency development programs, support organizational change, and strengthen regulatory science capabilities while maintaining clear operational and Quality accountabilities.

- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or other related field; AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental laboratory testing services, with at least five (5) years in a leadership capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

- N/A

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

- Principles and practices of environmental regulatory science, analytical chemistry, laboratory testing methods, and associated technical procedures.

- Environmental laboratory accreditation and certification requirements, including applicable TNI/NELAP, ISO/IEC 17025, DoD/DOE QSM, and federal and state regulatory programs.

- EPA analytical methods, laboratory quality systems, method-specific requirements, and matrix-related testing considerations.

- Principles and methods of analytical method verification, validation, modification, calibration, detection and quantitation limits, measurement uncertainty, and quality-control evaluation.

- Principles and practices of environmental data quality, usability, defensibility, technical review, and scientific interpretation.

- Methods of technical competency assessment, demonstration-of-capability requirements, qualification processes, and continuing competency evaluation.

- Principles and practices of adult learning, instructional design, technical curriculum development, and practical competency assessment.

- Methods of laboratory auditing, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, proficiency testing, and quality management.

- Environmental testing disciplines, including chemistry, microbiology, radiochemistry, asbestos, whole effluent toxicity, and field measurements, as applicable to the organization's services.

- Principles and practices of technical documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge management, and learning management systems.

- Computer applications and systems related to the work.

- Principles and practices to serve as an effective project team leader.

- Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.

Required Skills:

- Interpreting and applying environmental regulations, accreditation standards, analytical methods, and scientific principles to laboratory testing and technical competency requirements.

- Developing and implementing technical education programs, competency frameworks, qualification standards, and practical assessment methodologies.

- Evaluating and interpreting analytical data, quality-control results, method performance, and scientific evidence to support sound technical judgment and defensible decisions.

- Identifying and addressing technical competency gaps, emerging regulatory requirements, and scientific capability risks across a multi-site laboratory organization.

- Analyzing and applying proficiency-testing results, audit findings, quality-control trends, and laboratory investigations to identify root causes and continuous improvement opportunities.

- Leading and coordinating cross-functional technical initiatives, managing competing priorities, and implementing consistent practices across multiple locations and disciplines.

- Communicating and translating complex scientific and regulatory information into clear technical guidance, training materials, and practical applications for diverse audiences.

- Collaborating and influencing effectively across Quality, Technical, Operations, and other functions to build alignment, strengthen technical capabilities, and drive sustainable improvements.

- Leading others, managing people, coaching, and developing employees.

- Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.

- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting.  Work may be subject to travel.

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Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.