Laboratory Operations Leader – Water Quality & Compliance

Great Lakes Water Authority; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Team member discount programs

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) seeks a Lab Supervisor to lead and train laboratory staff across a GLWA facility. The role involves directing projects, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring compliance with drinking water regulations and related permits.

You will mentor team leaders, manage safety programs, and drive documentation and reporting for regulatory readiness. Requires a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of supervisory experience; Michigan water certifications are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field from an accredited college.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Michigan F1 Certification (Drinking Water) or Michigan D Certification (Wastewater).

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff and provide mentoring to team leaders.
• Manage annual budget items as assigned.
• Coordinate work assignments for teams and prioritize projects.
• Monitor work orders, KPIs, and performance metrics; analyze data and trends.
• Organize records for compliance and prepare analyses or reports.
• Assist in staff training and maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead safety and injury prevention programs; participate in meetings.
• Develop and maintain standard processes, procedures, and training.
• Prepare performance evaluations and plan career progression.
• Plan staffing availability and coordinate scheduling for the unit.
• Perform shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays with PPE.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science

Job description

Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) seeks a Lab Supervisor to lead and train laboratory staff across a GLWA facility. The role involves directing projects, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring compliance with drinking water regulations and related permits.

You will mentor team leaders, manage safety programs, and drive documentation and reporting for regulatory readiness. Requires a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of supervisory experience; Michigan water certifications are