Sample Receiving Supervisor - Environmental Laboratory

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“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Full-Time Group Leader based in our Orange, CA Laboratory, you’ll play a key role in driving flow, solving bottlenecks, and keeping the team aligned under pressure. You'll champion safety, compliance, and turnaround. In this role, you'll oversee and coach the Sample Control / PUSH group to deliver consistent, audit-ready work from the touch.

The compensation range for this role is $70K to $90K, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Department: Sample Receiving, including PUSH team

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable being decisive and hands-on, you'll turn pressure into progress by driving accountability, building capability, and keeping work moving with focus. You'll be taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead the Sample Control group, reporting directly to the Technical Director.
• Supervise and manage personnel, including time management, operational efficiency, hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, addressing conflict resolution and promoting personnel skills development and team building.
• Sample Management:
• Oversee the entire sample management process, including receiving, logging into the LIMS system, subsampling, subcontracting and distribution, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain organized records of sample control and address any non-conformance issues
• Implement sample control procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of analyses.
• Sample Container Orders:
• Oversee the entire sample container order process, make sure all the bottle orders and deliveries are completed accurately and on time.
• Communication and Coordination:
• Maintain clear and timely communication with Laboratories, Project Managers, Sales, Field Teams, and Service Centers to understand upcoming projects and changes.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients.
• Schedule projects and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Operational Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and liaise with manager to help solve problems.
• Review and update related SOPs.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for Sample Control.
• Ensure the work and warehouse area are kept neat and safe.
• Comply with and ensure that Company's Quality Assurance Program, Hazardous and Waste Program, Safety policies, and ensure staff compliance with Health and Safety Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Your Expertise And Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in an Environmental lab sample receiving area
• Previous experience leading and overseeing teams is preferred
• Familiarity with test codes, associated sample containers/preservatives, sample volume, and holding times.
• Proven ability to organize, communicate, and facilitate priorities and communicate with staff effectively.
• Ability to handle non-routine projects, large sample volumes, and maintain an effective workflow (including managing working hours, supplies needs, and emergency requests).
• Proficient with LIMS sample control applications and familiar with Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Works in an office, warehouse and/or laboratory environment
• Often works outdoors and/or in a warehouse area and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
  
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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