Laboratory Supervisor

California Water Group•Commerce, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor for its full-service environmental laboratory in Commerce, California. Under general direction, this role supervises laboratory technicians responsible for sample logistics, sample control, and analyses of environmental samples. The Supervisor also assists with special study projects, program development, and laboratory quality assurance and quality control processes to support compliance with TNI requirements. The position oversees laboratory staff and the coordination and tracking of water sampling and chemical and bacteriological analyses. It supports regulatory monitoring schedules, continuous improvement, data review, laboratory safety, and management of laboratory waste. Work is performed on-site at the assigned office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology, or equivalent relevant experience.
Five years of experience working in water quality compliance.
Three years of experience working in an ELAP-certified laboratory.
Two years of experience working in a TNI-certified laboratory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Valid California Driver License required.
Knowledge of state and federal water quality regulations and drinking water laboratory regulations.
Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of water analysis methods, chemical characteristics, microorganisms common to water and wastewater, standard laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation, and LIMS.
Knowledge of water treatment and distribution practices, environmental regulations, drinking water contaminants and standards, water quality sampling, test methods, chain-of-custody documentation, and compliance standards.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with agencies, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors.
Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels, and with regulators, operators, technical staff, and customers.
Ability to think clearly and react appropriately in emergency situations.
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service, organizational and time-management skills, and project-management skills.
Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certification.
Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certification.
AWWA or CWEA Analyst I, II, III, or IV certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, review, and direct laboratory technicians coordinating chemical and bacteriological water analyses and the shipping, receiving, and tracking of sampling kits.
Manage annual and monthly monitoring schedules, sample coordination, collection, and tracking to ensure regulatory compliance, using LIMS and BI to confirm monthly sampling requirements are met.
Assist in managing continuous improvement activities using Corrective Action Plans, process controls, and document management.
Interview candidates and recommend employee selections; direct employee training; review and evaluate performance; recommend staffing changes; interpret Company policies and procedures; and maintain safe working conditions.
Monitor laboratory work methods and protocols to support laboratory-wide quality assurance and quality control standards, and implement corrective action as required.
Support the laboratory quality control and quality assurance program to ensure compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and TNI standards.
Assist in reviewing and approving in-house and contract laboratory data.
Assist in managing the laboratory safety program to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for safe working conditions.
Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and managing laboratory waste storage, removal, and documentation.
Perform work on-site at the assigned office location.