Supervisor, R&D Laboratory Services
We are seeking a dynamic Supervisor to join our R&D Laboratory Services team within the Protein Biochemistry (PB) department. This role focuses on managing laboratory operations, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives.
This position will be on-site 5 days / week at our Tarrytown, NY offices. A typical day in the role might look like :
- Lead and manage a team supporting lab operations, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Responsible for professional development and performance review process for direct reports.
- Coordinate tasks and ensure the effective allocation of resources within the team.
- Develop and manage the laboratory's operational budget. Monitor and control expenditures to ensure alignment with financial goals. Provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization and resource allocation.
- Oversee lab operations, including equipment maintenance, process optimization, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Manage inventory systems, including sample management and distribution workflows.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and laboratory equipment calibrations.
- Support lab operations by receiving packages and entering product info into the Electronic Notebook (ELN).
- Manage sample shipment requests (internal, external, international) and maintain documentation.
- Assist with sample distribution workflows and manage distribution points.
- Participate in LIMS database development, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Possess strong technical skills to design, update, and manage shared document libraries and functional excel worksheets.
- Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks in a high-throughput laboratory to ensure smooth operation.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and speed.
- Be adaptable to learning and supporting additional activities that may arise to continuously support PB through future growth and expansion.
- Manage activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable.
This role might be for you if you :
Have strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.Have proven experience in team leadership and operational management.Have a service-oriented mindset and desire to provide quality customer service.Have an interest in science and strong attention to detail.A willingness to learn new tasks and responsibilities and possess a solid understanding of workplace technologies.Ability to lift and carry packages and supplies as needed.Experience with inventory management programs including technology solutions (RFID, QR codes, others), consignment programs, VMI solutions, and reagents is a plus.Solid understanding and hands on experience supporting sourcing platform technologies preferred (LabViva, ScienceExhange, others).Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.Follow 21 CFR Part 58 GLP guidelines and SOPs.This role requires a BS with 12-15+ years or a MS with 10+ years direct experience in managing and coordinating Lab Operations in a scientific setting.