Lead GC Laboratory Manager - Petroleum Testing

Camin-Cargo-Contro; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Camin, Inc. in Pasadena, TX seeks a GC Laboratory Manager to oversee the gas chromatography laboratory, ensure accurate petroleum testing, and enforce safety and quality compliance with ASTM, API, ISO, and customer requirements.

You will supervise analysts, manage GC instrumentation, develop and validate methods, coordinate preventive maintenance with vendors, and drive efficiency, training, and data integrity across the lab and inspection teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in petroleum, hydrocarbon, or fuels testing.
• Previous laboratory supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with gas chromatography and petroleum analytical testing.
• Knowledge of chromatographic principles, sample preparation, calibration, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and data integrity.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the GC laboratory supporting petroleum testing and inspection activities.
• Plan and prioritize sample testing based on customer requirements, vessel/terminal schedules, and required turnaround times.
• Ensure petroleum and petroleum-product samples are tested accurately and reported on schedule.
• Establish and maintain efficient laboratory workflows and procedures.
• Monitor laboratory productivity, turnaround time, quality, and operating costs.
• Coordinate laboratory activities with inspection, operations, and certification teams.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of GC instruments.
• Ensure GC systems are properly maintained, calibrated, and fit for analytical use.
• Review chromatograms, analytical data, calculations, and test results for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance for petroleum and hydrocarbon analysis.
• Support development, validation, verification, and optimization of GC methods.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and instrument performance problems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and service with equipment manufacturers and qualified service providers.
• Maintain instrument maintenance, calibration, and performance records.
• Supervise, train, and develop laboratory analysts and technicians.
• Assign daily testing responsibilities and establish priorities.
• Ensure personnel are trained and qualified for the analytical methods they perform.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide technical coaching.
• Maintain appropriate training and competency records.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication between laboratory and field inspection personnel.

Skills

Gas chromatography

Petroleum testing

Leadership

Analytical testing

Quality systems

Data integrity

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field

Tools

GC instruments

Job description

Camin, Inc. in Pasadena, TX seeks a GC Laboratory Manager to oversee the gas chromatography laboratory, ensure accurate petroleum testing, and enforce safety and quality compliance with ASTM, API, ISO, and customer requirements.

You will supervise analysts, manage GC instrumentation, develop and validate methods, coordinate preventive maintenance with vendors, and drive efficiency, training, and data integrity across the lab and inspection teams.