Group Leader - Ambient Air Laboratory

Onterris•Deer Park, TX

3d•$55,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Group Leader in our Deer Park, TX lab, you'll be results-driven, technically grounded management role responsible for directing the daily operations in a high-throughput environmental laboratory. This position calls for an individual who combines strong analytical capability with an approachable leadership style, someone who sets clear expectations, coaches their team to meet them, and trusts people to deliver. The compensation range for this role is $55,000 to $80,000, in addition to an annual bonus, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, potential for overtime, weekend, holidays dependent on client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field
3–5 years of laboratory experience in Ambient Air analytical testing
1-3 years of prior supervisory experience in a production laboratory environment, with a demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams
Demonstrated ability to organize workflows, manage competing priorities, and allocate personnel effectively
Experience handling non-routine samples and managing high-volume preparation schedules
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience in LIMS
Leadership - positively influences operational success by motivating and supporting laboratory personnel successful
Communication - promotes intra laboratory collaboration and cultivates positive workplace culture
Critical Thinking – implements novel and proactive strategies to drive innovation and problem solving
Time Management – shows ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure during challenging situations

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Personnel supervision, timekeeping, and performance evaluations
Backlog management workflow monitoring, and operational efficiency
Accurate and timely communication between laboratory departments, Project Managers, and upper management
Sample analysis as needed following various published methods
Analytical method development
Upload and review of data for inclusion in client reports
Solution, standard, and sample preparation as needed
Occasional split shift and/or weekend duties
Instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Implementation of quality updates and process optimization strategies
Inventory of consumables, reagents, and instrument components
Application of GLP in daily laboratory operations
Initiation and investigation of non-conformance issues
Compliance with our Quality Assurance Program, Health and Safety Plan, and other policies
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager, Technical Director, and/or Lab Director
Laboratory position coverage/backfill as needed for operational continuity