Environmental Laboratory Supervisor in Conroe, Texas at SOUTHERN PETROLEUM LABS

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Laboratory Supervisor to support daily operations within our Environmental Laboratory in Conroe, TX.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven laboratory professional with strong environmental laboratory expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for building high-performing teams within a fast-paced, accredited testing environment. This individual thrives in a dynamic operational setting, effectively manages shifting priorities, and serves as a key technical and operational resource for laboratory personnel, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and environmental testing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and operational support to laboratory personnel
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor laboratory workflows to ensure accurate and timely completion of testing activities
• Support staffing coordination, scheduling, training, coaching, and employee performance management
• Oversee laboratory operations, instrumentation, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, SOPs, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Review analytical data, laboratory records, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Support troubleshooting activities involving instrumentation, analytical methods, and operational processes
• Monitor laboratory capacity, inventory levels, turnaround times, and operational efficiency metrics
• Participate in audits, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and enforce laboratory safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental health and safety procedures
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational priorities and objectives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of progressive analytical laboratory experience in environmental or regulated laboratory environments
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience within a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory instrumentation, analytical testing methods, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of GLP, SOPs, quality assurance practices, and laboratory safety procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time onsite position based in Conroe, TX
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed to support operational demands
• Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, meetings, or operational support activities

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, SPL is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding, and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.