North Texas Municipal Water District · 1 day ago
Laboratory Manager
Wylie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNorth Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides essential water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to over two million residents in North Texas. The Laboratory Manager will oversee all aspects of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and managing personnel and resources effectively.
Responsibilities
Coordinates all of the various functions, activities, and projects of the laboratory
Liaison between laboratory, NTMWD departments, and upper management to include special projects
Forecasting, implementing, and overseeing laboratory annual budget
Developing bid specifications for external laboratory support including laboratory supplies/ equipment and subcontract lab services
Ordering supplies and equipment with specific knowledge in NTMWD purchase order requirements
Reviewing and overseeing implementation of all laboratory procedural documentation (LPMs, QSM, Health and Safety Plan, Waste Management Plan, etc.)
Overseeing laboratory customer analytical reports with respect to turning out in a timely manner
Responsible for special technical reports on biological or chemical activities, and presenting these reports to upper level management and to state and federal agencies
Overseeing laboratory personnel issues, such as interviewing, employee reviews, and laboratory- hiring recommendations to NTMWD human resources, laboratory- disciplinary recommendations to NTMWD human resources and lab vacation/ sick leave approvals
Responsible for Laboratory Quality Control Program and Laboratory Information Management System with approval, development, and implementation through designated program managers
Responsible for Laboratory Regulatory Compliance issues with NELAP, such as current methodologies and analytical procedures
Managing personnel and resources through planning, directing, organizing, and implementing of laboratory goals and objectives
Overseeing laboratory tours of visitors and NTMWD organization representatives
Member of Laboratory Executive Management Group and Laboratory Management Group
Serving as a laboratory technical director
Qualification
Required
Must have experience in all areas of laboratory analysis and possess a general working knowledge with the various test procedures and methodologies used
Must have sufficient experience in both a laboratory environment and in a previous supervision role to provide the necessary leadership and problem solving
Coordinates all of the various functions, activities, and projects of the laboratory
Liaison between laboratory, NTMWD departments, and upper management to include special projects
Forecasting, implementing, and overseeing laboratory annual budget
Developing bid specifications for external laboratory support including laboratory supplies/ equipment and subcontract lab services
Ordering supplies and equipment with specific knowledge in NTMWD purchase order requirements
Reviewing and overseeing implementation of all laboratory procedural documentation (LPMs, QSM, Health and Safety Plan, Waste Management Plan, etc.)
Overseeing laboratory customer analytical reports with respect to turning out in a timely manner
Responsible for special technical reports on biological or chemical activities, and presenting these reports to upper level management and to state and federal agencies
Overseeing laboratory personnel issues, such as interviewing, employee reviews, and laboratory- hiring recommendations to NTMWD human resources, laboratory- disciplinary recommendations to NTMWD human resources and lab vacation/ sick leave approvals
Responsible for Laboratory Quality Control Program and Laboratory Information Management System with approval, development, and implementation through designated program managers
Responsible for Laboratory Regulatory Compliance issues with NELAP, such as current methodologies and analytical procedures
Managing personnel and resources through planning, directing, organizing, and implementing of laboratory goals and objectives
Overseeing laboratory tours of visitors and NTMWD organization representatives
Member of Laboratory Executive Management Group and Laboratory Management Group
Serving as a laboratory technical director
Capable of developing mechanical abilities to operate and maintain complex laboratory instruments and to understand their operation with a high degree of competence with careful attention to details
High mathematical ability required
Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Chemistry, or a related physical science received from a college or university accredited by a National Association
Five years of experience in Laboratory supervision
Requires a valid Texas Driver's License
Preferred
Membership in the Texas Water Utilities Association and the North Texas Lab Analysts Association is desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Robust pension plan
Company
North Texas Municipal Water District
North Texas Municipal Water District is a regional provider of water, wastewater and solid waste disposal services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Diviney
CMOM Program Manager
Recent News
2025-09-29
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