Chemical Lab Manager

ADP, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jan Resources LLC in Odessa, Texas seeks an experienced Chemical Lab Manager to oversee daily lab operations, QC, and support oilfield production processes. You will lead testing, data integrity, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with Chemical Engineer and R&D initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and timely decision support for field and plant operations, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing laboratory operations or quality control programs.
• Experience in oil & gas chemical applications such as H₂S treatment or produced water.
• Strong lab-to-field understanding and collaboration with operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory workflows and ensure accurate, timely testing.
• Perform and supervise QC testing of raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and vendor servicing for laboratory equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation, data integrity, and adherence to regulatory and ISO laboratory standards.
• Provide analytical guidance and real-time quality decisions to production and operations teams.
• Lead testing and optimization of produced-water treatment processes in oilfield operations.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Analytical testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

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Chemical Lab Manager

Full Time Jan Resources LLC, Odessa, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1069

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Chemical Lab Manager

Position Overview

The Laboratory Manager oversees daily lab operations, quality control, and technical support for production, frac, and water & solids treatment activities. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on workflow efficiency, analytical accuracy, safety compliance, and real-time decision support for field and plant operations, while supporting the Chemical Engineer and R&D initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Quality Control

• Manage daily laboratory workflows and ensure accurate, timely testing
• Perform and supervise QC testing of raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and vendor servicing for laboratory equipment
• Ensure proper documentation, data integrity, and adherence to regulatory and ISO laboratory standards

Technical & Field Support

• Provide analytical guidance and real-time quality decisions to production and operations teams
• Lead testing and optimization of produced-water treatment processes in oilfield operations, including evaluating chemical performance and delivering clear treatability results and operational KPIs
• Support troubleshooting of field performance issues and recommend adjustments based on data and lab results
• Support development testing under the direction of the Chemical Engineer and in coordination with R&D initiatives
• Assist with product trials, performance evaluations, and new chemical implementation
• Troubleshoot emulsions and support recommendations for demulsifiers and oil–water separation strategies
• Validate field performance through testing and analysis, providing data-driven recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience managing laboratory operations or quality control programs
• Experience supporting oil & gas chemical applications such as H₂S treatment, produced water treatment, frac chemicals, or related programs preferred
• Strong understanding of lab-to-field application and performance validation
• Experience working alongside field or operations teams in an oil & gas environment

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of a Chemical Engineer and support R&D efforts
• Knowledge of SOP procedures for laboratory operations and production-plant processes
• Hands-on technical leadership
• Strong documentation discipline and operational mindset
• Independent, solutions-oriented problem solver
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: Onsite in Odessa Texas (Monday - Friday)