Laboratory Team Lead

The Laboratory Team Lead is responsible for leading Laboratory staff and supporting Laboratory management. This includes managing the staffing schedule and completion of work resolving problems and assisting staff with questions as well as responding to Customer questions. The Team Lead performs employee on-boarding and training duties monitors the work of staff and conveys addition the Team Lead is responsible for performing routine production work analysis of results overseeing inventory and gathering and communicating metrics. This is a Monday-Friday day shift position.

Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Start time may vary based on business needs

The pay range for this opportunity is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience.

• Performs Laboratory testing analyzes results assists with media preparation (as applicable)
  (40%)
• Supports Supervisor through process management; tracking operations metrics creating production schedules and addressing issues as they arise. Facilitates process improvement and maintains a high level of communication to team leadership and Customers as applicable. (20%)
• Communicates with Customers about the overall timelines of projects delivery of laboratory services and technical details of the testing. (10%)
• Executes training for specific laboratory tests and facilitates cross training within the facility. (10%)
• Gathers basic information from customer and creates/edits customer-specific preparatory methods Prepares technical documents such as work instructions and test methods. (10%)
• Updates review and approves procedural documents. (10%)
• This position may require the use of equipment and / or power tools as applicable.
• This position may require the incumbent to obtain their boilers license as applicable.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies GMP Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.

• A bachelors degree with 2 years of lab experience OR an associates degree with 4 years of lab experience OR a high school diploma or GED with 6 years of lab experience.
• Must be available to participate in the on call schedule.
• Strong microbiology background is preferred.
• Standard aseptic techniques and/or common laboratory equipment use
• Good manufacturing principals
• Good documentation practices
• Microsoft Word and Excel (Minimum Intermediate).

• Organizing planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations including fractions decimals and dilution schemes.
• Prioritizing the adherence to safety protocol at all times and monitoring self and environment for.
• Assisting and training Laboratory Technicians I and Laboratory Assistants.
• Monitor self and environment to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Read and comprehend rules schedules procedures and instructions.
• Work in high pressure situations.

• Adapt to rapidly changing requirements or work environment.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Work autonomously.
• Perform duties that require physical demands throughout the day such as standing twisting and lifting and exerting force of up to 25 lbs.
• Work with tools and equipment requiring effective hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Balance workload and adjust schedule according to changing priorities.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health well-being and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (8) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career