Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor to contribute to their mission supporting work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm known for its technical leadership and client service. L&A is a trusted partner to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex, providing high-caliber staff and experts for nuclear security and environmental remediation. The company invests in its people, offering competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or related field. Additional experience can be considered in lieu of education.
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship.
3+ years of experience in QC laboratory related work.
Experience performing laboratory testing in wet chemistry, analytical techniques, and/or mechanical testing.
Experience with calibration activities, troubleshooting equipment, and documentation control.
Experience in a regulated environment (nuclear, aerospace, medical device).

Nice To Haves

Active Q Clearance.
NQA-1 and/or DOE related experience.
Supervisory or lead experience preferred; working-lead roles welcome.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations in the QC Laboratories, including wet chemistry, mechanical testing, and analytical testing.
Manage a team of Laboratory Technicians, ensuring they are well-trained, technically strong, and equipped to support production and quality demands.
Ensure laboratory testing is accurate, safe, and compliant.
Maintain and calibrate equipment.
Ensure documentation meets rigorous quality standards.
Maintain laboratory capability and deliver reliable analytical results.
Oversee daily QC lab operations, ensuring testing is performed accurately, safely, and in compliance with procedures and quality standards.
Manage laboratory workflow, assign tasks, and support technicians through coaching, training, and performance guidance.
Perform hands-on testing when needed.
Troubleshoot analytical issues.
Communicate results with engineering, production, and QC teams.
Maintain equipment readiness and coordinate calibrations.
Ensure documentation, data, and records meet audit and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, evaluating new technologies, and updating laboratory procedures.