Strategic Environmental Laboratory Director

Spllabs; Conroe (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SPL in Conroe, TX is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead its full-service, accredited environmental laboratory.

You will oversee laboratory personnel, operations, quality systems, client service, and financial performance, ensuring safe, accurate, compliant, and efficient delivery of testing services. The role demands progressive leadership, team development, and data integrity, with a hybrid onsite schedule and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-level analytical lab operations within a NELAP-accredited lab.
• Working knowledge of TNI standards and Texas environmental regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental laboratory instrumentation and analytical testing methodologies.
• Strong business and financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and profitability management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the laboratory’s strategic plan, priorities, and performance objectives.
• Lead laboratory managers and functional leaders; strengthen accountability and leadership development.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, pricing, profitability, and investments.
• Direct workforce, capacity, technology, facility, and service-expansion strategies.
• Maintain oversight of quality systems, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and risk.
• Shape market strategy, proposals, pricing decisions, and growth initiatives with leadership.
• Serve as executive contact for key clients, regulators, vendors, and partners.
• Lead organizational change and standardization initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

LIMS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SPL in Conroe, TX is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead its full-service, accredited environmental laboratory.

You will oversee laboratory personnel, operations, quality systems, client service, and financial performance, ensuring safe, accurate, compliant, and efficient delivery of testing services. The role demands progressive leadership, team development, and data integrity, with a hybrid onsite schedule and occasional travel.