Air Quality Laboratory Manager

For decades, DTN has been the silent force behind some of the world’s most critical industries—helping businesses navigate complexity, uncertainty, and risk with smarter, faster decisions. From agriculture to energy to weather intelligence, our proprietary Operational Decisioning Platform transforms raw data into decision-grade insights—enabling companies to optimize supply chains, ensure market stability, and safeguard infrastructure against disruption. We don’t follow trends—we set the standard for precision, trust, and operational impact. 

DTN is at an exciting inflection point. Building off a foundation of financial strength, profitability, and industry trust, we’re accelerating growth and expanding our global footprint. Our purpose-built solutions—powered by AI and honed by decades of vertical expertise—are helping some of the world’s most significant enterprises thrive amid operational constraints and uncover new opportunities in a fast-changing world.

Job Description:

The Air Quality Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Air Quality Laboratory, guaranteeing compliance with the technical and quality requirements associated with the ISO 17025 accreditation while also providing specialized technical support to the national network of air quality operation and maintenance technicians.

The role will act as a technical reference in air quality monitoring, analytical quality control, measurement equipment management, and technical problem resolution, contributing to the successful delivery of contracts and the achievement of established service standards.

This position requires 100% dedication and will play a key role in ensuring consistency, technical excellence, and quality across air quality monitoring activities nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Air Quality Laboratory Management and Coordination

• Coordinate the daily activities of the Air Quality Laboratory, ensuring the correct execution of testing, calibration, verification, and quality control activities associated with analytical equipment and measurement systems.
• Ensure compliance with the established quality management system requirements in accordance with ISO 17025.
• Manage the traceability of equipment, reference standards, materials, and records related to laboratory activities.
• Review and continuously improve technical procedures, methodologies, and quality documentation.
• Support internal and external audits, accreditation assessments, and the ongoing maintenance of the laboratory accreditation.

Technical Support to the National Air Quality Network

• Provide specialized technical support to air quality operation and maintenance teams distributed throughout the country.
• Act as the technical reference for the resolution of issues related to analyzers, monitoring systems, measurement methodologies, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical support for the planning and execution of maintenance, calibration, and verification activities.
• Promote knowledge transfer between the laboratory and field technical teams, ensuring the consistent application of procedures and technical criteria.
• Support the investigation of deviations, root cause analysis, and the definition of corrective and preventive actions.

Quality Control and Service Improvement

• Monitor quality indicators related to air quality monitoring network operations.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, data analysis, and documentation required by clients and relevant authorities.
• Drive the standardization of methodologies and best practices across technical teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, technological developments, and process optimization related to environmental monitoring services.

Required Profile

Education

• University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent, or a second- or third-cycle university qualification related to atmospheric pollution.
• Additional training in quality management systems, analytical methods, environmental instrumentation, or applicable environmental regulations will be valued.

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Experience managing environmental laboratories and/or quality systems accredited under ISO 17025.
• Knowledge of air pollutant monitoring equipment, measurement methodologies, and quality control procedures.
• Experience in air quality monitoring networks, data validation, and operational control.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams working across different geographical locations.

Skills

• Strong compliance mindset and attention to detail in documentation.
• Ability to influence and communicate with managers and operational teams.
• Analytical skills and change management capability.
• Confidentiality and professional ethics.

Additional Information

• Availability for travel.
• Start date: Immediate or to be agreed.

Compensation:

The targeted hiring base pay range for this position is between €30,900- €41,200 annually. DTN is a pay-for-performance organization, which means there is the opportunity to advance your compensation with performance over time. The actual base pay offered for this position will be dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, training/education, transferable skills, business needs, internal equity and applicable laws. The targeted hiring base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for market competitive variable pay and benefits. 

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About DTN:

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. Our Operational Decisioning Platform turns complex data into decision-grade insights—empowering customers to expand their margins, accelerate growth, and outpace risk. With more than 1,200 employees globally, DTN serves the companies that feed, fuel, and protect the world. 

At DTN, we value clarity, trust, and action. We’re a team of problem-solvers, outcome-drivers, and industry nerds who believe that precision matters – and that mission is at the core of what we do.

• Trust Built: We earn it. We keep it. We protect it. Our neutrality, precision, and integrity are non-negotiable.

• Confidence-Driven: We help customers move with clarity and conviction. We bring the data and operational knowledge leaders need to act.

• Built for Industry: We speak operations because we come from operations. Our expertise is forged in fuel terminals, fields, flight paths, and forecasts.

• Future-Forward: We see what’s coming- and we’re ready. We help customers lead through change with smarter decisioning.

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