Laboratory Operations Lead – Quality & Compliance

Clean Harbors, Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, supervise staff, and ensure testing quality and certifications to support facility permits and discharge requirements.

You will analyze samples, calibrate instruments, manage vendor services, and maintain safety and regulatory standards while leading a team to meet schedules and quality goals. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, 5–7 years of lab experience, leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field required.
• Five to seven years of laboratory experience, including a strong understanding of chemical testing and laboratory operations.
• Leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and laboratory systems.
• Required OSHA, DOT/RCRA, and other applicable training and credentials. IATA certification is required where applicable and approved by Clean Harbors Transportation Compliance.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Travel is less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support laboratory staff; provide performance feedback and participate in hiring and other personnel decisions.
• Analyze samples to determine their chemical and physical properties, troubleshoot complex results, and develop methods for new testing needs.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments, coordinate vendor service, and recommend equipment repairs or replacements.
• Ensure testing is completed on schedule and meets applicable quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Maintain required laboratory certifications, accurate records, supplies, and relationships with outside laboratories.
• Investigate results that fall outside required specifications and help resolve testing issues.
• Manage waste generated by laboratory procedures and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
• Implement and provide training under the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory systems

Job description

Clean Harbors, Inc. is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, supervise staff, and ensure testing quality and certifications to support facility permits and discharge requirements.

You will analyze samples, calibrate instruments, manage vendor services, and maintain safety and regulatory standards while leading a team to meet schedules and quality goals. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, 5–7 years of lab experience, leadership