Laboratory Supervisor - Water Testing

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Laboratory Supervisor to support daily operations within our Environmental Laboratory in Conroe, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and operational support to laboratory personnel
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor laboratory workflows to ensure accurate and timely completion of testing activities
• Support staffing coordination, scheduling, training, coaching, and employee performance management
• Oversee laboratory operations, instrumentation, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, SOPs, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Review analytical data, laboratory records, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Support troubleshooting activities involving instrumentation, analytical methods, and operational processes
• Monitor laboratory capacity, inventory levels, turnaround times, and operational efficiency metrics
• Participate in audits, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and enforce laboratory safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental health and safety procedures
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational priorities and objectives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of progressive analytical laboratory experience in environmental or regulated laboratory environments
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience within a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory instrumentation, analytical testing methods, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of GLP, SOPs, quality assurance practices, and laboratory safety procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, analytical testing methods, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of GLP, SOPs, quality assurance practices, and laboratory safety procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS

Skills

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Technical proficiency in laboratory instrumentation and analytical methods
• Quality assurance and compliance knowledge
• Project management and organizational skills
• Communication and collaboration abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Full-time onsite position based in Conroe, TX

Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed to support operational demands

Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, meetings, or operational support activities