Lab Supervisor - Oil & Gas Testing & Quality Control

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing operations and staff, ensuring accurate reporting across crude oil, fuels, and petrochemicals. A chemistry-linked science degree and 3–5 years in supervision are required, with Oil & Gas experience preferred and instrumentation/calibration expertise.

Role emphasizes QA/Safety compliance, integrity and thorough understanding of sampling techniques, along with quality control of lab solutions and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science with emphasis in chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Prior Oil & Gas industry experience preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation and calibrations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory testing operations and staff.
• Assist clients in understanding Laboratory analysis.
• Determine authenticity of Laboratory Certificates Analysis.
• Receive orders from clients and report status.
• Maintain understanding of sampling techniques.
• Ensure compliance with QA and Safety manuals.
• Perform testing and analysis and related duties.
• Quality control of laboratory solutions and standards.
• Comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Skills

Management experience

Quality Assurance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science, chemistry or related field

Tools

Instrumentation

Calibrations

Job description

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing operations and staff, ensuring accurate reporting across crude oil, fuels, and petrochemicals. A chemistry-linked science degree and 3–5 years in supervision are required, with Oil & Gas experience preferred and instrumentation/calibration expertise.

Role emphasizes QA/Safety compliance, integrity and thorough understanding of sampling techniques, along with quality control of lab solutions and standards.