Lab Supervisor

Cobb County Government • Cobb County Water Lab, GA

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About The Position

The Lab Supervisor is responsible for metals analysis and for supervising and developing laboratory staff involved in testing and analysis. The position bridges management and daily laboratory operations, ensuring testing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team performance meet departmental, state, and federal requirements related to monitoring compliance with Cobb County’s four wastewater reclamation facilities NPDES permits, the Cobb County Watershed Protection Plan, and the Industrial Pretreatment Program.

Applicants who meet the position’s qualifications must complete a data-entry and Excel skills test. Testing information and a link will be sent by email. The assessment closes Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience as a certified laboratory analyst, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain certification as a Georgia Wastewater Laboratory Analyst.
• Must complete a data-entry and Excel skills test if qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; address employee concerns and problems; direct work; counsel and discipline employees; and complete performance appraisals.
• Coordinate and delegate staff work, including prioritizing and assigning sampling and laboratory testing, developing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and resources, monitoring work in progress, inspecting completed work, assisting with complex situations, training staff, and reporting progress and activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures by reviewing regulatory reports, performing quality assurance analysis of testing procedures, and correcting deviations.
• Assist in formulating laboratory policies and procedures, establishing and updating test procedures in consultation with the Lab Superintendent, writing and amending safety rules, and communicating procedures and requirements to staff.
• Assist with developing and implementing the operating budget; monitor expenditures and process purchase orders and other financial documents.
• Ensure equipment, machinery, tools, and supplies are properly used, inventoried, and maintained; monitor logs, records, and software; order supplies; and arrange repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, equipment, and professional developments through literature, professional affiliations, continuing education, and relevant meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager