Water Quality Lab Supervisor & QA Lead

California Water Service Group; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group in Commerce, CA, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead laboratory staff, coordinate chemical and microbiological analyses, and maintain QA/QC programs under ELAP and TNI standards.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology, 5 years of water quality compliance, ELAP and TNI lab experience, and proficiency with LIMS and BI. A California driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology or equivalent experience.
• Five years of water quality compliance experience.
• Three years in an ELAP-certified laboratory.
• Two years in a TNI-certified laboratory.
• Water distribution or treatment certifications preferred (Grade 2).
• AWWA or CWEA certifications preferred.
• Valid California driver license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory technicians and coordinates testing of chemical and bacteriological analyses.
• Manages monthly monitoring schedules and regulatory compliance.
• Contributes to QA/QC program improvements and corrective actions.
• Reviews in-house and contract laboratory data for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures safety programs meet OSHA requirements and waste handling standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

QA/QC management

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

LIMS experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology

5 years water quality compliance experience

ELAP laboratory experience

TNI laboratory experience

Driver license (California)

Tools

LIMS

BI tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

California Water Service Group in Commerce, CA, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead laboratory staff, coordinate chemical and microbiological analyses, and maintain QA/QC programs under ELAP and TNI standards.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology, 5 years of water quality compliance, ELAP and TNI lab experience, and proficiency with LIMS and BI. A California driver license is required.