Laboratory Manager - Petroleum & Energy Testing at SOUTHERN PETROLEUM LABS – Broussard, Louisiana

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’re seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead and oversee our petroleum testing laboratory in Broussard, LA.

In this role, you will direct laboratory operations, lead and develop a skilled technical team, and ensure the delivery of accurate, defensible data that supports critical decisions across oil and energy industries. You will manage people, processes, and resources while setting expectations for quality, safety, and performance. This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for laboratory execution, continuous improvement, and client support.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily laboratory operations to ensure quality, safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Manage, train, and develop laboratory staff while fostering technical excellence and performance
• Oversee quality systems, data integrity, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Manage laboratory resources, including staffing, equipment, and budgets, to support productivity
• Review and approve analytical data, reports, and documentation
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Project Management to meet client and turnaround expectations
• Lead audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives, including new technologies and process enhancements
• Monitor performance metrics such as turnaround time, data quality, and operational costs
• Support business development through technical expertise and laboratory capability input
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of laboratory experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage performance to achieve results
• Experience leading analytical or testing laboratory operations
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC programs and regulatory standards, including EPA, ASTM, API, and Standard Methods
• Proficiency with LIMS and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours as operational needs require
• Occasional travel may be required to support business needs

Our Commitment to Diversity & 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 accommodations 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.