Laboratory Supervisor

Eurofins•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor oversees daily laboratory operations involving analysis of bulk asbestos-containing materials by polarized light microscopy (PLM), mold spore identification, and supportive tests related to industrial hygiene and indoor air quality. The position emphasizes laboratory best practices, company SOPs, quality assurance, and accurate, timely reporting of analytical results. The supervisor remains actively involved in production while supporting analyst training, scheduling, and maintenance of critical laboratory documentation. Collaboration with management, staff, sales personnel, and customer service representatives is essential. The supervisor promotes a safe, efficient, and scientifically sound laboratory environment that meets customer, company, and regulatory expectations. The role is full-time and onsite at the New Orleans laboratory, Monday through Friday, with flexibility in first-shift hours. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and three years of experience in a commercial testing laboratory. Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship, professional working proficiency in English, and specified laboratory technical and compliance capabilities are also required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
Three years of experience within a commercial testing laboratory.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Proficiency in environmental testing methodologies and analytical protocols.
Comprehensive understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
Advanced competency in analytical laboratory techniques and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of laboratory quality assurance requirements and standards.
Proficiency with computer systems, spreadsheet applications, and laboratory database management.

Nice To Haves

Background in analytical microscopy.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily analytical operations and ensure timely, accurate reporting of sample results.
Conduct analysis of asbestos and mold samples.
Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate laboratory staff to maintain technical competency, efficiency, and productivity.
Coordinate workload from initial sample receipt through final reporting.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including those promulgated by EPA, AIHA, NVLAP, and OSHA.
Implement quality assurance and quality control practices, including documentation of calibrations, verifications, equipment maintenance, and root-cause and corrective-action investigations when necessary.
Troubleshoot analytical, methodological, and instrumentation issues and maintain related documentation.
Support laboratory staff in all aspects of operations, including training, scheduling, and communicating priorities.
Manage inventory, procurement, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Collaborate with management to achieve established goals, improve processes, and promote business growth.
Share and enforce laboratory safety protocols.
Perform other supervisory, technical, and administrative duties as assigned.