Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

About the role

The Laboratory Supervisor is a hands-on leader who oversees daily operations in the QC Laboratories, including wet chemistry, mechanical testing, and analytical testing—while stepping in to perform laboratory work when needed. You’ll manage a team of Laboratory Technicians, ensuring they are well-trained, technically strong, and equipped to support fast-paced production and quality demands. Your leadership helps maintain laboratory capability, deliver reliable analytical results, and support critical decisions that shape product quality and production flow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily QC lab operations, ensuring testing is performed accurately, safely, and in compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Manage laboratory workflow, assign tasks, and support technicians through coaching, training, and performance guidance.
• Perform hands-on testing when needed, troubleshoot analytical issues, and communicate results with engineering, production, and QC teams.
• Maintain equipment readiness, coordinate calibrations, and ensure documentation, data, and records meet audit and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, evaluating new technologies, and updating laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or related field. Additional experience can be considered in lieu of education.
• 3+ years of experience in QC laboratory related work.
• Experience performing laboratory testing in wet chemistry, analytical techniques, and/or mechanical testing.
• Experience with calibration activities, troubleshooting equipment, and documentation control.
• Experience in a regulated environment (nuclear, aerospace, medical device).
• U.S. Citizenship due to federal contract security requirements.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
• Compliance with Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. Note: Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Q Clearance.
• NQA-1 and/or DOE related experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience; working-lead roles welcome.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental).
• 401K plan.
• Paid time off.
• In-house training, career pathing, mentoring, and award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Location & Schedule

• Onsite position in Oak Ridge, TN.
• Initial W2 contract with conversion and/or extension options.