Ambient Air Lab Group Lead - Lead High-Throughput Ops

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Group Leader for our Deer Park, TX environmental laboratory to lead daily operations in a high-throughput setting. You will supervise staff, manage workflows, ensure data quality, and coordinate with project managers and upper management to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in ambient air lab work, and 1–3 years of supervisory experience in production labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience in Ambient Air analytical testing.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a production laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflows, manage competing priorities, and allocate personnel effectively.
• Experience handling non-routine samples and managing high-volume preparation schedules.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Experience in LIMS.
• Leadership - positively influences operational success by motivating and supporting laboratory personnel.
• Communication - promotes intra laboratory collaboration and positive workplace culture.
• Critical Thinking – implements proactive strategies to drive innovation and problem solving.
• Time Management – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure.

Responsibilities

• Personnel supervision, timekeeping, and performance evaluations
• Backlog management workflow monitoring, and operational efficiency
• Accurate and timely communication between laboratory departments, Project Managers, and upper management
• Sample analysis as needed following various published methods
• Analytical method development
• Upload and review of data for inclusion in client reports
• Solution, standard, and sample preparation as needed
• Occasional split shift and/or weekend duties
• Instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Implementation of quality updates and process optimization strategies
• Inventory of consumables, reagents, and instrument components
• Application of GLP in daily laboratory operations
• Initiation and investigation of non-conformance issues
• Compliance with our Quality Assurance Program, Health and Safety Plan, and other policies
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager, Technical Director, and/or Lab Director
• Laboratory position coverage/backfill as needed for operational continuity

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

Onterris is seeking a Group Leader for our Deer Park, TX environmental laboratory to lead daily operations in a high-throughput setting. You will supervise staff, manage workflows, ensure data quality, and coordinate with project managers and upper management to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in ambient air lab work, and 1–3 years of supervisory experience in production labs.