Laboratory Supervisor (Energy) in Artesia, New Mexico 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 Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily workflow and analytical testing operations at our laboratory in Artesia, NM.

This is an exciting opportunity for a current laboratory supervisor or experienced team lead with a strong analytical background and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style. The successful candidate will guide laboratory personnel, coordinate testing priorities, support employee development, and resolve technical and operational challenges. This role will also help advance laboratory quality, safety, compliance, turnaround times, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced, accredited testing environment.

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 We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of progressively responsible, hands-on experience within regulated analytical laboratory environments
• Demonstrated experience leading laboratory personnel, managing workloads, and supporting employee development
• Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation, test methods, sample workflows, data review, quality systems and practices, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and laboratory safety protocols
• Ability to identify workflow or quality issues, support corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time onsite position based in Artesia, NM
• Flexibility to work outside of 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 unable 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.