Laboratory Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations including wet chemistry, microbiology, and Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing.
• Lead analytical activities to support wastewater treatment plant performance and NPDES permit compliance.
• Ensure all analytical work adheres to EPA-approved methods, Standard Methods, and California ELAP accreditation requirements.
• Supervise, train, and mentor professional and technical laboratory staff.
• Manage section-specific QA/QC programs and maintain audit readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Lead investigations related to quality events or compliance exceedances.
• Collaborate with advanced instrumental analysis sections (ICP, GC, HPLC) to ensure cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible chemical laboratory experience, typically in a water or wastewater utility laboratory.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability.
• Proven ability to perform and interpret complex chemical and instrumental analyses.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC programs and federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of supervisory responsibility.
• Valid Grade IV Laboratory Analyst/Water Quality Analyst certificate from the California Water Environment Association or the California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association.
• Working knowledge of complex instrumentation such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, and HPLC.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and twelve paid holidays.
• Eligibility for 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
• Professional development support, including reimbursement for certifications and licenses.
• Education reimbursement program up to $5,250 per fiscal year.

About the Company

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water serving approximately 950,000 people across western San Bernardino County. IEUA is committed to safeguarding public health and the environment through reliable municipal/industrial wastewater services and a diverse water supply portfolio.