Environmental Lab Client Services Lead

SPL; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401k match

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Tuition assistance

Job summary

SPL in Round Rock, TX seeks a Client Services Supervisor to lead the environmental laboratory’s client support operations and build a high-performing team. You will coordinate with field teams, lab operations, and internal departments to ensure timely, accurate service delivery.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing inquiries, overseeing project requirements, reviewing invoices, and implementing process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Occasional local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or relevant discipline; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of customer service or project coordination experience within technical, laboratory, or service-based environments.
• 2+ years of experience supervising or leading customer service teams, including coaching, development, and workflow coordination.
• Working knowledge of laboratory operations, environmental testing, chain-of-custody requirements, quality systems, and regulatory processes strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and client service systems, including LIMS and CRM.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop client services staff, including work assignments, priorities, performance, and training.
• Oversee daily client service activities to ensure inquiries, requests, project requirements, and deliverables are handled accurately, professionally, and on schedule.
• Serve as a primary client contact and provide guidance regarding service options, project planning, compliance requirements, and departmental capabilities.
• Guide the resolution of client concerns and escalations, ensuring timely follow‑through and effective communication.
• Coordinate field‑related activities as needed, including scheduling, permit review, and chain‑of‑custody documentation.
• Monitor workflow and review reports, quotes, invoices, and other client‑facing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, documentation controls, and quality‑system expectations.
• Track performance, identify service or operational gaps, and implement improvements with leadership.
• Support the implementation and effective use of systems, tools, processes, and initiatives that enhance client service operations.
• Review client invoices and support payment processing, aging review, customer follow‑up, purchase‑order reconciliation, and related administrative activities.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, staffing, and succession planning efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service management

Project coordination

Team leadership

Process improvement

CRM/LIMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Business or relevant discipline

Tools

LIMS

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

SPL in Round Rock, TX seeks a Client Services Supervisor to lead the environmental laboratory’s client support operations and build a high-performing team. You will coordinate with field teams, lab operations, and internal departments to ensure timely, accurate service delivery.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing inquiries, overseeing project requirements, reviewing invoices, and implementing process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Occasional local travel may be required.