Lab Operation Supervisor - BioAnalytical - #1087266

Job Level & compensation offered may vary depending on candidates’ experiences and competencies .

Responsibilities :

• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
• Informs project management and/or line management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
• Promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
• Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
• May interact in external client communications.
• Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision.
• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
• Performs QC review of data.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Writes, revises and reviews methods, SOPs and portions of reports and protocols.
• Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.

Team Leadership and Management

• Direct and supervise the activities of team members to ensure that work is completed efficiently and in alignment with Labcorp policies.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate targeted training programs to foster professional growth and optimize team performance.
• Proactively address and resolve complex operational issues, conflicts, and challenges by applying problem-solving skills.
• Ensure team members compliance to Labcorp SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Provide mentorship, and performance feedback to team members, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team productivity.
• Conduct regular and comprehensive performance evaluations, set individual and team objectives, provide constructive feedback, and implement improvement plans as necessary.
• Prepare and present reports on team performance, operational metrics, and other relevant data to management team.

Client Service

• Ensure team members with the sense of high-quality performance, lead the team to address client inquiries, and resolve issues.
• Gather and analyze client feedback from audits to consider any opportunity to enhancements and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Resource Management

• Schedule team members and assign resources.
• Strategically allocate and oversee the utilization of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximize operational efficiency.

Communication and Coordination

• Facilitate effective communication within the team and across functional groups to support smooth operations.
• Act as a liaison between management and team members, addressing concerns and conveying management directives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in chemistry or related scientific field with min. 4 years related or relevant laboratory experience required
• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges).
• Experience with analytical instrumentation is desired.
• Independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis of results, asking questions as needed.
• Acts as a technical resource for the department (trouble shooting, method development, qualification, maintenance and training) with guidance as needed.
• Maintains and operates laboratory equipment, including independent problem identification and resolution.
• Evaluates data for incorporation into written reports.
• Completes project assignments on time with supervision.
• Knowledgeable on a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodology.
• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of relevant sections of final reports.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).