Asbestos Supervisor Novi, MI

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City:Novi

State:Michigan

Asbestos Laboratory Supervisor

Bureau Veritas Environment & Industrial Hygiene Department

Location: Novi Michigan

Position Overview

The Asbestos Laboratory Supervisor leads the daily operations of Bureau Veritass asbestos analysis laboratory ensuring analytical excellence regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. This role combines technical expertise in asbestos identification and analysis with supervisory responsibilities for laboratory personnel and quality assurance systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Management

- Direct day-to-day operations of the asbestos analysis laboratory

- Implement and maintain compliance with all quality systems and standard operating procedures

- Ensure analytical data meets Bureau Veritas quality standards and regulatory requirements

Personnel Leadership

- Supervise laboratory staff with hiring and termination authority/recommendations

- Provide technical guidance on quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures

- Mentor laboratory personnel in problem-solving and analytical techniques

- Foster a collaborative safety-focused work environment

Quality Assurance & Data Integrity

- Review and approve all analytical data before client delivery

- Monitor laboratory quality metrics and implement corrective actions

- Ensure adherence to asbestos analysis protocols and industry standards

Technical Duties

- Perform routine sample preparation and asbestos analysis

- Troubleshoot analytical challenges and recommend solutions

- Maintain detailed laboratory records and documentation

Strategic & Administrative Functions

- Recommend capital equipment and prepare business justifications

- Interact with clients regarding project status results and technical questions

- Prepare reports and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

- Bachelors degree in chemistry environmental science industrial hygiene or related scientific discipline

- Current certifications in asbestos analysis (e.g. AIHA NVLAP or NIOSH 582 equivalent) preferred

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in industrial hygiene and/or environmental laboratory analysis

- Demonstrated proficiency with asbestos identification and quantification methods NIOSH 7400 NIOSH 9002 and EPA 600/R-93

- Laboratory supervisory or lead experience

Core Competencies

- Strong leadership and personnel management capabilities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Detail-oriented with ability to maintain meticulous records

- Self-motivated problem-solver capable of making sound decisions quickly

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel)

- Client-facing communication skills across all organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

- Availability for flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends) to meet client workload demands

- Commitment to maintaining a clean organized and safety-compliant laboratory environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

- Ability to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to asbestos samples (with appropriate PPE)

- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak project periods

- Commitment to Bureau Veritas safety protocols and environmental compliance standards

Bureau Veritas Values

This position requires alignment with Bureau Veritass commitment to integrity excellence and client service. The successful candidate will embody our values of quality professionalism and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Bureau Veritas is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

At Bureau Veritas we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Heres a breakdown of what we provide:

Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge skills experience and market location.

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs eligible on your first day of employment:

Medical Dental and Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Paid Parental Leave Up to 10 Weeks for Pregnancy

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Tuition Assistance along with optional life and pet insurance

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