Chemist Lab Manager

The Chemist Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, environmental compliance programs, permitting activities, and waste analysis functions at a TSDF facility. This role ensures laboratory activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, permit requirements, and quality standards. The position supports wastewater treatment operations, manages laboratory quality programs, performs waste characterization activities, and serves as a key technical resource for site operations and regulatory compliance efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory operations and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee environmental compliance activities and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain and update environmental permits, including air permits, stormwater permits, and other facility permits.
• Conduct and oversee waste characterization, waste acceptance reviews, and treatability studies.
• Review analytical testing results and evaluate waste streams for regulatory and operational compliance.
• Monitor incoming waste streams and facility discharges to ensure compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
• Manage laboratory equipment, maintenance schedules, calibration programs, and technical troubleshooting.
• Coordinate reporting requirements and communications with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Support wastewater treatment operations through laboratory analysis, data review, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain laboratory policies, procedures, training programs, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to facility management and operations personnel.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety programs, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 4 years of laboratory experience in chemistry, environmental testing, environmental services, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, analytical testing, and quality systems.
• Understanding of environmental compliance requirements and permitting processes.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environmental compliance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an environmental laboratory.
• Experience supporting wastewater treatment facilities or industrial wastewater operations.
• Experience with hazardous waste management, TSDF operations, or environmental services.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting programs and regulatory reporting.
• Experience conducting treatability studies and waste stream analysis.
• Experience with petroleum-related waste, oily water treatment, waste oils, sludges, or similar waste streams.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and industry best practices related to waste treatment and disposal operations.

Work Environment

• On-site position.
• Typical schedule is approximately 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some flexibility.
• Limited travel required.
• Occasional sample collection support may be needed.
• Opportunity to join a facility undergoing significant investment, including laboratory renovations and treatment system upgrades.