Laboratory Supervisor

Are you a passionate scientist who thrives on developing people improving processes and delivering exceptional results As a Laboratory Supervisor with the Eurofins Discovery ADMETox team youll lead a talented group of scientists oversee critical laboratory operations and ensure the successful execution of studies that support drug discovery and development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through both scientific leadership and team development.

Heres what youll do: 

• Lead daily laboratory operations balancing people equipment schedules and priorities to meet client commitments quality standards and turnaround expectations.
• Work hands-on alongside the team to support cell-based assays high-content imaging high-throughput screening and related ADMET laboratory activities.
• Coach and develop laboratory staff through clear expectations technical guidance training competency assessment performance feedback and career development.
• Forecast workload and resource needs; coordinate coverage and adjust priorities to maintain business continuity and on-time delivery.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with approved procedures quality requirements client contracts Environmental Health and Safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain strong document and data controls including SOPs batch records study data client deliverables quality review and record-retention requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics identify risks and constraints and lead practical process improvements that increase quality productivity and operational reliability.
• Manage and maintain a compliant BSL-2 cell-culture laboratory and promote aseptic technique cleanroom practices and a strong culture of safety.
• Oversee laboratory equipment and automation platforms including evaluation validation qualification maintenance acquisition implementation and lifecycle planning.
• Manage laboratory supplies inventory storage departmental expenses rebilling support and financial audit obligations.
• Partner with clients Study/Technical Directors Client Services Product Management and cross-functional teams on project planning execution reporting interpretation and issue resolution.
• Provide timely decision-ready communication on project status assay requirements risks constraints and escalations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support method development portfolio expansion site research and development objectives and other strategic laboratory initiatives.

Qualifications :

• The ideal candidate:
• Bachelors degree with 6 years of relevant experience; masters degree with 4 years; or Ph.D. with 2 years.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with cell-based toxicology assays in a contract research organization or industry laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience leading laboratory operations and scientific teams including workload planning technical troubleshooting training and performance management.
• Experience leading client projects or contract research services from planning through execution and reporting.
• Experience developing validating or transferring bioanalytical methods in accordance with relevant FDA ICH or OECD guidance.
• Proven ability to lead laboratory troubleshooting process improvement and method or portfolio expansion in an industry setting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams projects or process-excellence initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS LC-UV high-throughput analytical method development or high-resolution mass spectrometry in ADME/DMPK or biotherapeutics applications.
• Technical knowledge of metabolomics as applied to pharmaceutical drug metabolism.
• Project management experience and a track record of leading laboratory operations with limited oversight.

Additional Information :

The position is full-time Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of St. Charles MO are encouraged to apply. 

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time