Lab Supervisor

Amspec LLC.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSpec Services is seeking a Lab Supervisor to oversee operations, supervising lab personnel and ensuring accurate testing data. You will coordinate assignments, document sample results, and train analysts, acting as a liaison between lab staff, the Lab Manager, and Operations.

The role emphasizes QA/QC focus, data integrity, and safety compliance in a laboratory environment with routine equipment status checks.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of management experience in petroleum.
• Alternative: Associate’s Degree with 5+ years in petroleum management.
• Strong managerial, interpersonal, and safety training knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule lab assignments for technicians and supervisors.
• Oversee all analytical testing work and data compilation.
• Document and maintain records for all customer samples.
• Analyze QC results to ensure testing efficiency.
• Train laboratory analysts and liaise with Lab Manager and Operations.
• Prepare corrective/preventive action reports for QA/QC.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory operations

Communication

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Responsible for operations and supervision of Lab. personnel. Accountable for keeping the Lab. Manager informed of all laboratory testing issues and needs, instrument status and content/accuracy of testing data and results.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule lab assignments to lab technicians and supervisors – oversee all analytical testing work
• Receiving, compiling, and verifying the data resulting from lab testing. Responsible for documenting and maintaining accurate records for all customer samples.
• Analyzing and compiling quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/ or testing equipment.
• Provide training to laboratory analysts. Act as liaison between laboratory technicians and Lab. Manager as well as between laboratory technicians and Operations.
• Preparing corrective and preventative action reports for all matters relating to QA/QC and keeping all records for review.
• Following up on non-conformances, investigative preventative action, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing).

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of management experience in Petroleum Industry or an Associate’s Degree and/or 5+ years of experience in the Petroleum Industry.
• Strong managerial experience and interpersonal skills
• Technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Ability to communicate with employees and outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues.
• Thorough understanding of safety and training issues.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory with occasional trip to collect or deliver samples The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time. Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test, Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry boxes weighing up to 45lbs. Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).