GC Laboratory Manager – Petroleum Analytics Leader

Camin-Cargo-Contro; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Camin, Inc. in Pasadena, TX seeks a GC Laboratory Manager to lead the GC lab operations, ensure accurate petroleum testing, and maintain compliance with ASTM, API, ISO standards. You will oversee analysts, calibrate GC instruments, and drive safety and quality initiatives within a dynamic testing environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight of GC methods, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in petroleum, hydrocarbon, or fuels testing.
• Previous laboratory supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with gas chromatography and petroleum analytical testing.
• Knowledge of chromatographic principles, sample preparation, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the GC laboratory supporting petroleum testing and inspection activities.
• Plan and prioritize sample testing based on customer requirements, vessel/terminal schedules, and turnaround times.
• Ensure petroleum and petroleum-product samples are tested accurately and reported on schedule.
• Establish and maintain efficient laboratory workflows and procedures.
• Monitor laboratory productivity, turnaround time, quality, and operating costs.
• Coordinate laboratory activities with inspection, operations, and certification teams.

Skills

GC

Petroleum testing

Leadership

Quality systems

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

GC-FID

GC-MS

Headspace GC

GC-ECD

Chromatography data systems

Calibration & maintenance

Job description

Camin, Inc. in Pasadena, TX seeks a GC Laboratory Manager to lead the GC lab operations, ensure accurate petroleum testing, and maintain compliance with ASTM, API, ISO standards. You will oversee analysts, calibrate GC instruments, and drive safety and quality initiatives within a dynamic testing environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight of GC methods, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and regulatory obligations.