Laboratory Supervisor

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, science, or equivalent experience
3-5 years in NPDES permitting and wastewater treatment operations
Potable water sampling and analysis
Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation i.e. ICP, Hach analyzers, LECO, XRF, etc
Must be self-motivating with excellent facilitator and problem-solving skills
Must have good knowledge of operations and procedures and be capable of communicating and consulting optimally with others
Must have good relationship and teambuilding skills
Understanding of the following information system software applications: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.

Managing a team of laboratory staff and developing operating procedures to ensure that experiments and analyses are conducted according to established scientific standards.
Prioritizing and allocating laboratory operations and workflow so that the laboratory’s equipment and resources are used efficiently, and work schedules and targets are met.
Evaluating and recommending investments in technology, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the laboratory’s performance.
Managing the maintenance, repair, and installation of laboratory equipment through manufacturer service contracts and help ensure environmental field monitoring equipment is accurately maintained, i.e. autosamplers, pH probes, flow meters.
Construct monthly, weekly, and daily schedules of available staff including the assignment of overtime duties.
Review/develop and implement lab training program to ensure adequate training across all personnel.
Responsible for maintaining supplies for the casthouse spectrometer lab and the calibration and maintenance of casthouse spectrometer.
Participate in environmental incident investigations including determining root cause analyses with follow-up on identified corrective actions.
Assist with routine water compliance inspections and identified facility routes.
Wastewater and potable water data compilation and potable water reporting.