Soil Analysis Manager

About Andes

Andes empowers microbes to enable positive action against climate change.

We are seeking a motivated, outstanding, and dynamic Soil Analysis Manager to lead our growing team. This person will be responsible for overseeing soil sample pre-processing and analysis, ensuring data quality, and communicating results to the Technology team. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, soil analysis, or similar  discipline with people management experience. The Soil Analysis team will generate data that plays a critical role in the development of world-class microbial products.

Location: Emeryville, CA

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead employees responsible for pre-processing soil samples and performing various soil analysis
• Oversee data generation and review data to ensure high quality data output
• Document, verify, manage and share large datasets with Technology team
• Manage project timelines and deliverables
• Communicate turnaround time and other key metrics to Operations and Technology team
• Improve workflows in collaboration with Technology team
• Procure the materials, regents and consumable for the soil analysis group
• Maintain proper functioning of the equipment and laboratory instruments
• Manage the waste disposal with an external company
• Conduct all work in strict compliance with all applicable safety requirements, containment requirements, standard operating practices, and/or guidelines

Qualifications and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in soil science, chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a similar discipline  with 10 years of experience in reliability testing
• Prior experience as lab manager, including overseeing team and managing linkage between daily activities and achievement of company objectives
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and execute tasks to consistently meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to lift or carry up to 45 lbs
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What we offer

• Competitive package in an early-stage, disruptive startup
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k)
• Stock options