Lead Lab Supervisor - Petrochemical QA & Remote Prep

SPIE; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE is seeking an experienced Laboratory Lead for its Türkiye operations. The role oversees the plant lab, coordinates sampling, testing, and data management, and ensures compliance with quality standards.

You will guide analytical activities to support process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and mentor staff. Responsibilities include maintaining calibrated instruments, updating SOPs, and collaborating with QA/QC, HSE, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a petrochemical plant or refinery is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a relevant field of education.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the plant laboratory, including scheduling of tests and supervision of laboratory staff.
• Ensure accurate sampling, testing, and analysis of raw materials, intermediates, final products, utilities, and effluents according to established procedures.
• Validate and interpret analytical results, ensuring they meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Support production and process teams by providing timely analysis for process adjustments, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Ensure all laboratory instruments and equipment are calibrated, maintained, and operated according to quality and safety standards.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation in alignment with ISO or other applicable standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, HSE, and Production teams for compliance with product certification, environmental monitoring, and safety testing requirements.
• Maintain laboratory data management systems and ensure traceability of results and test records.
• Manage inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables, ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation.
• Implement and monitor laboratory safety practices, including chemical hygiene, waste disposal, and emergency response readiness.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel, ensuring technical competency and adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and manage corrective and preventive actions related to lab performance.
• Support R&D, product trials, and process improvement projects requiring analytical input or validation.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Test scheduling

Staff supervision

Resource management

Analytical testing

Quality control

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

SPIE is seeking an experienced Laboratory Lead for its Türkiye operations. The role oversees the plant lab, coordinates sampling, testing, and data management, and ensures compliance with quality standards.

You will guide analytical activities to support process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and mentor staff. Responsibilities include maintaining calibrated instruments, updating SOPs, and collaborating with QA/QC, HSE, and Production teams.