Asbestos Supervisor - Novi, MI
About The Position
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Novi State: Michigan Asbestos Laboratory Supervisor Bureau Veritas – Environment & Industrial Hygiene Department Location: Novi, Michigan Position Overview The Asbestos Laboratory Supervisor leads the daily operations of Bureau Veritas's asbestos analysis laboratory, ensuring analytical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. This role combines technical expertise in asbestos identification and analysis with supervisory responsibilities for laboratory personnel and quality assurance systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related scientific discipline
- Current certifications in asbestos analysis (e.g., AIHA, NVLAP, or NIOSH 582 equivalent) preferred
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in industrial hygiene and/or environmental laboratory analysis
- Demonstrated proficiency with asbestos identification and quantification methods, NIOSH 7400, NIOSH 9002 and EPA 600/R-93
- Laboratory supervisory or lead experience
- Strong leadership and personnel management capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to maintain meticulous records
- Self-motivated problem-solver capable of making sound decisions quickly
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Client-facing communication skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to asbestos samples (with appropriate PPE)
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak project periods
- Commitment to Bureau Veritas safety protocols and environmental compliance standards
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Availability for flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends) to meet client workload demands
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-compliant laboratory environment
Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day operations of the asbestos analysis laboratory
- Implement and maintain compliance with all quality systems and standard operating procedures
- Ensure analytical data meets Bureau Veritas quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Supervise laboratory staff with hiring and termination authority/recommendations
- Provide technical guidance on quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures
- Mentor laboratory personnel in problem-solving and analytical techniques
- Foster a collaborative, safety-focused work environment
- Review and approve all analytical data before client delivery
- Monitor laboratory quality metrics and implement corrective actions
- Ensure adherence to asbestos analysis protocols and industry standards
- Perform routine sample preparation and asbestos analysis
- Troubleshoot analytical challenges and recommend solutions
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and documentation
- Recommend capital equipment and prepare business justifications
- Interact with clients regarding project status, results, and technical questions
- Prepare reports and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Paid Parental Leave Up to 10 Weeks for Pregnancy
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
- Access to Corporate Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
