Laboratory Manager – Environmental Testing

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 an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead environmental water testing laboratory operations in Conroe TX.

In this role youll provide strategic and operational leadership for a growing environmental laboratory that plays a critical role in supporting regulatory compliance environmental stewardship and public health. Youll be responsible for overall laboratory performance leading efforts that drive quality compliance operational efficiency customer satisfaction and sustainable growth. Working closely with laboratory supervisors quality leaders and cross-functional partners youll champion continuous improvement strengthen operational performance and foster a culture built on accountability scientific excellence and exceptional service.

What Youll Do

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for environmental water testing laboratory operations
• Lead and develop laboratory supervisors and technical leaders fostering a culture of accountability safety quality and continuous improvement
• Maintain responsibility for laboratory performance staffing strategy resource planning operational efficiency and business results
• Ensure compliance with EPA methodologies NELAP/TNI accreditation requirements quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements
• Oversee laboratory throughput turnaround times productivity and service delivery to meet client expectations and business objectives
• Direct laboratory resource planning including personnel instrumentation equipment facilities and laboratory supplies
• Maintain and strengthen laboratory quality systems QA/QC programs data integrity practices and accreditation readiness
• Review laboratory performance metrics and quality indicators to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Lead internal and external audits regulatory inspections and corrective action initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and accreditation success
• Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance quality efficiency capacity and overall laboratory performance
• Partner with Quality Client Services Operations and Business Development teams to support customer satisfaction business growth and strategic initiatives
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding laboratory capabilities analytical services and operational best practices
• Support employee development succession planning and leadership growth within the laboratory organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Environmental Science Biology or a related scientific discipline
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing environmental laboratory operations within an accredited testing environment
• Proven experience leading teams through audits inspections corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of environmental analytical testing laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of EPA methodologies NELAP/TNI accreditation standards and environmental testing best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and laboratory reporting systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and total compensation 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

• Full-time onsite position based in Conroe TX
• Flexibility to work extended hours weekends or respond to operational issues as business needs require

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 accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or 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.