Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Our City of Industry, CA laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Manager to join their team! The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective laboratory. The Laboratory Manager will be a subject matter expert and work with Departmental Supervisors to manage sample throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. This position is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory.

Job functions:

• Profitably manages the day-to-day operation of the respective laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput
• Ensures effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices
• Subject matter expert in the area of their analytical environmental chemistry
• Works with client services to resolve technical and service issues
• Works with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure that turnaround times are met
• Implements best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintains data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required
• Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
• Oversees hiring and training competent laboratory personnel
• Responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory
• Ensures the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current workloads
• Monitoring the quality of data and ensures that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time
• Performs regular in department visits throughout the laboratory
• Works in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning, and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology
• Actively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
• Maintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of SGS
• Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional EHS Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives
• Balances production and cost control demands with EHS needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other
• Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non-routine activities
• Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract
• Identifies client and project EHS requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group HSE Management System
• Ensures that suppliers/contractors are apprised of relevant HSE requirements and that any adverse EHS impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized
• Identifies and provides relevant EHS training for their personnel
• Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a science-related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive laboratory management experience
• Advanced English language skills
• Analytical Chemistry: Subject matter expert in inorganic/organic environmental chemistry.
• Mathematical Skills: Some knowledge and understanding of financial statements and operating budgets.
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are a requirement of this position. Must have a solid understanding of process and workflow.
• Dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Organization.
• Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision
• Ability to design optimal solutions for problems and work with others in solving large complex problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization.
• Excellent time management skills which include the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arrange the resources necessary to accomplish them.
• Knowledgeable about a wide range of environmental testing protocols, regulations, and certifications.
• Computer Skills: The ability to use common software (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, LIMS)

The salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close April 10, 2026.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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