Ecotoxicology Laboratory Technical Director

Position Overview

Partner Plus is seeking an experienced  Technical Director  to lead and provide scientific oversight for our clients Ecotoxicology Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity for a recognized expert in  aquatic ecotoxicology  with a strong background in toxicity testing across water, sediment, soil, and product samples.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for guiding day-to-day laboratory operations, in this state of the art facility, upholding the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance, and mentoring a team of skilled scientists. As the laboratory’s subject matter expert, you will also provide technical direction, support business development initiatives, and represent the lab as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide technical leadership across all ecotoxicology testing activities, ensuring full compliance with EPA, ASTM, and Standard Methods.
• Lead the design, execution, and troubleshooting of laboratory experiments and toxicity tests.
• Enforce laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff in study design, protocol interpretation, and data analysis.
• Oversee laboratory operations to drive efficiency, innovation, and scientific excellence.
• Ensure accurate data collection, statistical analysis, and high-quality reporting.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposal support and client engagement.
• Participate in hands-on testing and laboratory maintenance as needed.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise Required

Key Competencies

Our role in supporting  diversity  and  inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.