Laboratory Manager/Supervisor, Soil Testing Laboratory

Geo-Logic Associates•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Geo-Logic Associates (GLA), a privately held multidisciplinary consulting firm, is hiring a Laboratory Manager/Supervisor for its Soil Testing Laboratory. The role supports professionals in hydrology, geology, soil and environmental science, civil and environmental engineering, and field and laboratory technology. The work environment is described as collegial, collaborative, respectful, and rewarding, with challenging work and flexible work schedules. The organization offers opportunities for personal, professional, and geographic growth. The position oversees laboratory staff and soil sample preparation and testing, manages laboratory business operations, assembles testing equipment, directs research experiments, and applies basic mathematics and scientific principles to testing and data interpretation. The manager is also responsible for meeting contractual obligations and client deadlines while maintaining quality standards and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or professional experience in engineering, geology, environmental science, laboratory analysis, or a related scientific field.
Managerial and/or supervisory experience.
Understanding of a wide range of basic scientific principles.
Experience following standard laboratory practices related to safety, precision, and cleanliness.
Aptitude for mechanical and system troubleshooting.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the company’s insurer.
Ability and willingness to repeatedly lift and carry 50-pound buckets up to 10 feet.
Ability and willingness to perform laboratory testing while standing on a ladder up to 4 feet above the floor.
Ability and willingness to stand for a full workday.
Ability to accurately read detailed increments on various instrumentation.
Ability and willingness to perform continuous repetitive physical movements during a work shift.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Supervise laboratory staff.
Oversee preparation of soil samples and measurement of routine soil geotechnical properties using standardized procedures.
Manage laboratory business operations, including project budgets, invoicing, and expense filing.
Assemble testing equipment.
Direct research experiments.
Apply basic math skills and scientific principles to laboratory testing and data interpretation.
Fulfill contractual obligations to clients.
Meet client deadlines while adhering to quality standards.
Provide excellent customer service.
Read, record, accurately report, and interpret data according to standard laboratory practices.