Team Lead Labs – Exposures

The team lead, under the supervision of the area manager, will provide technical and operations support for the laboratory area as well as performing testing, peer review, and reporting as appropriate. They will train staff and help organize laboratory activities to help the lab meet performance goals in quality, timeliness, and volume.

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life. One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, and developing laboratory staff involved in sample preparation and exposures procedures. Proven experience coordinating daily laboratory operations in a production environment, including workflow management, task prioritization, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure on-time completion of testing activities. Hands-on experience with laboratory processes including sample preparation, reagent/buffer water preparation, dimensioning, sample exposure processes, and laboratory data review. High mechanical aptitude. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot laboratory processes, identify operational inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and quality. Strong understanding of laboratory quality requirements, data integrity principles, peer review processes, and documentation practices. Strong communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and turnaround-time expectations.