Laboratory Ventilation Manager

Laboratory Ventilation Manager (LVM)

Who You Are

You are an experienced laboratory ventilation professional with a strong background in HVAC, electrical, and control systems. You combine technical expertise with leadership capability and are comfortable overseeing complex building systems while guiding and supervising staff or contractors. You are organized, safety-focused, and effective at communication, coordination, and documentation in a regulated laboratory environment.

What You’ll Do

• Administer and manage the Laboratory Ventilation Management Program
• Oversee operation and performance of laboratory ventilation systems
• Coordinate inspections, testing, maintenance, and service activities
• Develop and manage schedules for ventilation-related work
• Ensure effective communication among internal teams and contractors
• Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Manage system data and maintain accurate documentation
• Supervisory Responsibilities include providing day-to-day oversight of staff and/or contractors, assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work for quality and compliance, providing guidance and performance feedback, and ensuring adherence to safety policies
• Knowledge of the design, operation, and testing procedures for laboratory ventilation systems, including fume hoods
• Ability to evaluate testing and maintenance processes and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness and reliability
• Generate and maintain laboratory trend data and airflow balance reports on a monthly basis
• Track and report laboratory environmental testing results on an annual basis
• Thorough understanding of laboratory operations and applicable ASHRAE standards
• Strong ability to organize, analyze, and manage large volumes of technical and operational information

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, OR
• Five (5) years of operating experience with laboratory HVAC, electrical, and control systems
• In lieu of degree: Ten (10) years of operating experience with laboratory or related systems of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Additional qualifications include strong knowledge of laboratory ventilation systems, experience with building automation systems, demonstrated supervisory experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $90,000 - $115,000

Location Requirements

This position will primarily work onsite in Durham, North Carolina.

Who We Are

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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