Environmental Lab Operations Lead

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas seeks an Assistant Laboratory Manager to oversee the Environmental Laboratory's day-to-day operations, coordinating workflow, setting analytical priorities, monitoring capacity, and ensuring safe, continuous lab services.

Direct supervision of laboratory technicians, management of equipment, inventory, purchasing, and safety compliance, with involvement in audits and process improvements and collaboration with management and City departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Experience coordinating laboratory operations or similar functions preferred.
• Experience in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory activities based on workload and priorities.
• Monitor workflow capacity and adjust priorities to maintain continuity of services.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and vendor activities.
• Manage inventory and purchasing to ensure supplies and reagents are available.
• Support safety activities and compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Communicate significant operational issues to the Laboratory Manager.

Skills

Workflow coordination

Prioritization

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Problem solving

Communication

LIMS usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, engineering, or related scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas seeks an Assistant Laboratory Manager to oversee the Environmental Laboratory's day-to-day operations, coordinating workflow, setting analytical priorities, monitoring capacity, and ensuring safe, continuous lab services.

Direct supervision of laboratory technicians, management of equipment, inventory, purchasing, and safety compliance, with involvement in audits and process improvements and collaboration with management and City departments.