Supervisor - Bioanalytical Chemistry

Job Summary

Responsible for the oversight of assigned operations within the assigned area. Supervise assigned personnel. Plan and execute technical activities of assigned areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee daily operational activities and supervise a group of non-exempt employees. Ensure optimum group performance.

· Ensure accurate, high-quality work and adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols].

· Prioritize workload of assigned group. Ensure daily schedule is accurately prepared.

· Resolve technical and operational issues (e.g., troubleshooting procedural, instrumentation/equipment, technique issues).

· Work with peers and Management to implement new processes, procedures, and services.

· Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements within the department.

· Manage supplies and inventories for assigned supervisory workgroup.

· Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.

· Assist in the development, maintenance and communication of departmental systems and SOPs.

· Responsible for personnel management activities such as: scheduling, personnel actions (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.), training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions and preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews.

· Recommend short-range operating objectives, organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans.

· As required, oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records.

· Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions.

· Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay rate for this position is between $77,000.00 - $88,000.00 Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in life science or related discipline.

· Experience: 5 years of experience in a life sciences field required. Previous team leader, supervisory or management experience preferred.

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

· Certification/Licensure: None.

· Other: Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and data base programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and work/type at a computer.

· Must be able to lift, and push up to 50 lbs.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must wear Safety Glasses in designated work areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, lab coat), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.