Centralized Laboratory Supervisor

This position is responsible for supervising and participating in regular chemical, bacteriological, and microscopic examination of non-potable water samples.

• Direct, schedule, and supervise laboratory personnel, including analysts and technicians.
• Provide training and technical guidance to ensure staff competency and development.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend disciplinary or commendatory actions as needed.
• Oversee daily laboratory functions, ensuring accurate and timely completion of chemical, biological, and physical testing of wastewater, sludge, biosolids, surface water and industrial samples.
• Ensure adherence to sampling schedules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Coordinate special studies or emergency testing as needed (e.g., spills, illicit discharges).
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory QA/QC programs in accordance with NPDES permits, EPA, GA EPD, or other regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain compliance with state certification programs as applicable.
• Prepare for and coordinate internal/external audits, inspections, and proficiency testing.
• Review and validate laboratory data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare technical reports, monthly compliance summaries, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with plant operations and Environmental Staff to provide data for compliance tracking.
• Ensure that laboratory personnel follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Oversee proper disposal of hazardous laboratory waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure, equipment calibration, and service records.
• Act as liaison between the laboratory and operations, industrial pretreatment, compliance, and engineering departments.
• Assist in developing and updating laboratory policies, SOPs, and emergency response protocols.
• Other duties as assigned