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Liquid Environmental Solutions · 12 hours ago

Lab Supervisor

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the daily operations of their laboratory team. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing customer interactions, and overseeing the acceptance of non-hazardous liquid waste streams.

CleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringFuel

Responsibilities

Operate the lab safely in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Apply and maintain knowledge of all applicable EPA-approved testing methods

Perform or oversee wet bench chemistry for waste stream analysis

Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation

Ensure all measurement probes and lab equipment are calibrated and functioning properly

Uphold all elements of the Waste Acceptance Plan and internal SOPs. Develop/Create as needed

Conduct chemical treatment testing and provide directions to plant operators before, during, and after each treatment batch

Monitor compliance standards and collaborate directly with regulatory agencies and labs to ensure best practices

Implement and maintain continuous improvement practices to stay ahead of industry and regulatory standards

Identify and address key treatment process defects, particularly in DAF, Filter Press, and Solidification systems

Recommend and apply in-process treatment improvements to maintain peak compliance performance

Provide final approval on customer waste profiles, coordinating with Sales

Communicate directly with brokers/customers regarding waste stream approvals, upcharges, and COD-related billing

Participate in customer site visits with Sales or Division Manager to evaluate on-site waste

Maintain direct communication with the Plant Manager, providing lab performance updates and compliance reporting

Approaches challenges with optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset, promoting a positive work environment

Order all lab supplies and coordinate plant PPE and safety needs

Schedule lab shifts to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts

Assist lab team in entering accurate work orders into the waste tracking system

Maintain documentation, reports, and internal communications in an organized and compliant manner

Lead, mentor, and train laboratory staff

Identify and integrate best practices into standard lab and plant operating procedures

Foster a culture of compliance, professionalism, and continuous development across the lab team

Lead operations team members as needed on chemical introductions to process, and the why

Qualification

Laboratory OperationsAnalytical InstrumentationRegulatory ComplianceWet Bench ChemistryWastewater ManagementTeam DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeProfessional CommunicationLeadershipAttention to Detail