Water Quality Lab Supervisor: Data, Compliance & Leadership

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the Water Quality Protection Division’s analytical operations. You will allocate staff, oversee budgets, and ensure data quality and regulatory compliance for environmental samples.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work, supervising staff, coordinating resources, and maintaining testing standards. Weekend/on-call coverage and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a related field.
• Four years of job-related experience (advanced degrees considered).
• Two years of experience analyzing environmental samples.
• Previous supervisory experience or leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with MMSD policies and applicable laws.
• Supervise laboratory staff to ensure compliance in performing, analyzing, and logging of collected samples.
• Ensure data reported is of known and documented quality and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Review laboratory-generated data and assessment reports to recognize trends and issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a related field

Four years of job-related experience

Two years of experience analyzing environmental samples

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the Water Quality Protection Division’s analytical operations. You will allocate staff, oversee budgets, and ensure data quality and regulatory compliance for environmental samples.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work, supervising staff, coordinating resources, and maintaining testing standards. Weekend/on-call coverage and strong communication are essential.