Laboratory Supervisor

Clean Harbors; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K and stock purchase plan

Growth and development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for the El Dorado, AR facility. You will supervise the laboratory team to analyze samples and ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with QA/QC protocols.

Primarily Monday–Friday, 7am–3pm with flexibility. The role emphasizes instrument troubleshooting, method development, and coordination with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a laboratory-related field preferred.
• 3–5 years in a laboratory environment preferred.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience in a lab environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate across all levels and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and company protocols.
• Supervise laboratory team to ensure analyses follow prescribed procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and communicate issues to the team.
• Develop methods when new procedures or instrumentations are needed.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate outside vendor maintenance.
• Complete paperwork for analyses promptly and neatly.
• Meet QA/QC guidelines and required analytical testing schedules.
• Manage supplies and lead problem solving when results deviate.
• Train laboratory staff and implement operational improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science preferred

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

We are seeking a technical Laboratory Supervisor at our El Dorado, AR facility, to be responsible for the supervision of the laboratory team to ensure analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. Communicate with various internal and external customers.

Schedule

M-F 7am-3pm (flexible)

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Leader in environmental products and services
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
• 401K and stock purchase plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health & Safety and Compliance protocols.
• Responsible for the supervision of the laboratory team to ensure analysis of samples following prescribed procedures with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to understand, operate, troubleshooting instrumentation and communicate instrumentation issues to the team
• Works on method development when new procedures or instrumentations are needed
• Maintenance of equipment, including outside vendor scheduling per maintenance contract schedules and suggesting solutions to equipment problems and new/replacement laboratory equipment.
• Completes all paperwork associated with the analysis in a neat and timely fashion.
• Ensures that all meet or exceed all applicable QA/QC guidelines.
• Responsible for meeting analytical testing schedules for required permits and discharges.
• Responsible for supply management in their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for problem solving when results fall outside of mandated specifications.
• Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures.
• Implements, maintains, and provides necessary training in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and other SOP's.
• Supervises the laboratory staff in all processes.
• Trains members of the laboratory, implements and suggests operational improvement strategies, completes all personnel functions for the laboratory staff, including but not limited to interviewing, and performance evaluations, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

• Bachelor of Science preferred
• 3-5 years in a laboratory environment preferred
• 1-3 years supervisory experience in a lab environment preferred
• Supervising union employees is a plus!
• Must be able to hold the team accountable, yet encourage and motivate
• Train, track and manage employees
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization and be an active listener
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment, including outside vendors scheduling per maintenance contract schedules and suggesting solutions to equipment problems and new/replacement laboratory equipment
• Must have an analytical and problem-solving mind set
• Solid understanding of math, chemistry and testing
• Working knowledge of the laboratory environment
• Proficiency in Windows based applications

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors Is a Military & Veteran Friendly Company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.