Environmental Quality Manager

Pace® Labs

Manager overseeing quality programs and policies for healthcare improvement at Pace Analytical. Responsible for managing staff and improving quality regulations across multiple sites.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeHuntersville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage staff, including hiring, training, development, engagement, performance evaluation, compensation recommendations, and performance management.
Implement and manage quality processes, audits, and continuous improvement programs; align leadership and resources to achieve desired outcomes.
Provide input on the development and improvement of policies and procedures for assigned areas.
Advise leadership on improvements to quality-related policies, procedures, and practices.
Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate communication on customer and business needs, and track performance metrics across all levels.
Resolve escalated, technical, or sensitive quality issues; collaborate with internal teams and external agencies as needed.
Manage departmental or functional budgets, including resource allocation and approval of expenditures.
Lead or participate in special projects by identifying priorities, coordinating activities, and evaluating outcomes.
Maintain current knowledge of quality regulations, industry trends, and applicable laws.
Contribute to departmental effectiveness through continuous improvement and active team participation. Promote and support Pace Analytical’s mission through professional, cooperative interactions that foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field
three (3) years of quality experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Supervisory experience preferred
Principles, practices, and techniques of quality systems and operations
Development and implementation of quality programs, policies, and procedures
Team leadership, employee motivation, and performance management
Training methods related to policies and procedures
Report writing and business communication
Budget development and administration fundamentals
Applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements
Computer applications related to the work
Effective interaction with diverse individuals, including challenging situations
Presentation and communication techniques
Program planning, development, and evaluation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality systemsquality programsperformance managementbudget developmentreport writingbusiness communicationtraining methodsprogram planningcontinuous improvementaudits

Soft Skills

team leadershipemployee motivationeffective interactioncommunication techniquesstakeholder managementproblem resolutioncollaborationperformance evaluationengagementorganizational skills