2nd-Shift Lab Supervisor – Hazardous Materials

TRADEBE; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Student loan repayment

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking a Lab Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our East Chicago, IN facility. You will oversee daily lab operations, supervise chemists, and handle hazardous waste and chemical samples. A strong background in chemistry and some supervisory experience is preferred.

This role emphasizes safety, EH&S compliance, and hands-on wet chemistry tasks, including pH, moisture, titration, and GC analyses. On-site work with growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Hazwoper training required.
• Experience in wet chemistry procedures.
• Experience with gas chromatography and general lab practices desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab chemists on your assigned shift.
• Prioritize EH&S compliance and safety policies.
• Perform wet chemistry tasks: pH testing, moisture, oxidation, titration.
• Process waste samples daily: fuel compatibility, GC analyses, metals analysis.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment daily: calorimeters, pH meters, GC-MS, GC-FID.
• Provide lab support: standards prep, record keeping, misc. duties.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Wet chemistry procedures

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GC-MS

GC-FID

Calorimeters

pH meters

Job description

Tradebe is seeking a Lab Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our East Chicago, IN facility. You will oversee daily lab operations, supervise chemists, and handle hazardous waste and chemical samples. A strong background in chemistry and some supervisory experience is preferred.

This role emphasizes safety, EH&S compliance, and hands-on wet chemistry tasks, including pH, moisture, titration, and GC analyses. On-site work with growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.