Laboratory Supervisor - Operations

Pay Range: $78,326 - $101,824 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Laboratory Supervisor - Operations job is available with the City of Fort Worth’s Strategic Operations Dept. / Water Division to manage, supervise, and coordinate the work of staff responsible for collecting, testing, analyzing and control monitoring of water and wastewater; and coordinate the work of login staff responsible for daily sample intake and disposal in the laboratory information management system (LIMS).  This is a full-time position that supports the laboratory’s mission of providing accurate, responsive and cost-effective analytical and technical services to all areas of the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, environmental science or a related field
• Four (4) years of responsible laboratory experience
• One (1) year of lead/supervisory experience
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience of compliance with meeting Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and NELAP accreditation requirements for laboratory clients.
• Two (2) years of advanced experience using laboratory information management system software.
• One (1) year of experience with state and/or federal regulations relating to water quality such as the Safe Drinking Water Act or the Clean Water Act.

The Laboratory Supervisor - Operations job responsibilities include

• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
• Participates in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with federal and state regulations and The NELAC Institute (TNI) standard requirements. Ensures the maintenance of logbooks that pertain to the Operations Section. 
• Oversees and performs the collection of data from water, wastewater and reclaimed water samples to support the lab’s mission of protecting water quality in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Coordinates the interactions of the laboratory with external and internal customers and participates in the validation of analytical data to support customer’s requirements while meeting local, state and federal regulations.
• Participates in the budget development process. Provides support in the development of requests for quotes (RFQ), request for proposals and bid processes and works collaboratively with stakeholders in the evaluation of contracts and vendors for delivery of goods and services for the laboratory. 
• Oversees the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies for Operations Section designed to keep the laboratory running and to maintain the laboratory’s accreditation and NPDES permit support requirements.
• Oversees Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by updating login events, test code creation, data download, data entry, reports, and actively participate in software upgrades.
• Participates in senior management policymaking for the laboratory. Participates on different committees, both internal to the laboratory as well as interdivisional within the Water Department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions.

Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

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