Water Laboratory Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory staff, including scheduling, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Cook up daily laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of testing.
• Monitor laboratory quality systems and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and safety requirements.
• Review laboratory data, reports, and quality control measures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Aid in method validation, process improvements, and implementation of new technologies or procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and reagent needs.
• Collaborate with internal departments and customers to address technical questions and service needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and operational goals established by laboratory leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
• Previous laboratory experience in an environmental, water, analytical, or related testing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office applications.

Prior to Employment

• Experience in a certified environmental or water testing laboratory.
• Knowledge of EPA testing methodologies and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Experience with quality systems, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with instrumentation commonly used in water testing laboratories.