Laboratory Supervisor – Lead Microbiology & QA

Pace; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K retirement savings plan (100%vest

life, disability and voluntaryBenefits

Paid time off for holiday

Sick and vacation days

HSA

Wellness program

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Optional legal coverage and ID theft

Job summary

Pace, a leader in environmental science, is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor in Smyrna, GA. In this role you will provide leadership across laboratory operations, ensuring accurate, defensible analytical results and compliance with quality standards.

You will guide staff, manage testing programs for microbiology, indoor air quality, and related services, and collaborate with clients and leadership to address questions and deliver high-quality data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field.
• Five years of laboratory or testing experience.
• Two years of team leadership; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience in accredited lab environments (NELAP/ISO 17025).
• Experience with fungal identification, bacterial culture, indoor air quality testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership for microbiological testing programs.
• Ensure accurate processing and reporting of microbiological samples per SOPs.
• Oversee daily lab operations, workload balancing, and turnaround times.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inventory, reagents, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with clients and senior leadership on technical inquiries and issues.
• Support proficiency testing and method performance evaluations.
• Foster safety, scientific excellence, teamwork, and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology knowledge

Quality assurance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field

Job description

Pace, a leader in environmental science, is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor in Smyrna, GA. In this role you will provide leadership across laboratory operations, ensuring accurate, defensible analytical results and compliance with quality standards.

You will guide staff, manage testing programs for microbiology, indoor air quality, and related services, and collaborate with clients and leadership to address questions and deliver high-quality data.