Lab Supervisor 2

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Rockville, MD

4d • $98,700 - $148,000

About The Position

At MilliporeSigma, the Lab Supervisor 2 oversees assays and tests used to characterize product or material safety and supervises laboratory staff, including Associate Scientists and/or lab technicians. The role manages laboratory operations and metrics and may supervise Scientists and large projects or functions. It also involves making scientific observations, maintaining detailed documentation to professional and industry standards, and maintaining an understanding of company services, technical principles, and applications.

The Lab Supervisor is responsible for GxP study compliance and may serve as Study Director for GLP studies or as the study-management responsible person for releasing GMP study results. The position coordinates daily lab operations, reviews study data and documentation, investigates deviations and nonconformances, and works with Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams on corrective actions. It also oversees equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems to ensure they remain calibrated or validated and Part 11 compliant; supports client visits and audits; manages staff training and development; and contributes to division-wide quality and process-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry, with at least 2 years of laboratory experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 4 years of laboratory experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading and training staff in a laboratory setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a cell culture-based laboratory setting and PCR experience.
• Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through presentations, seminars, project oversight, or implementation of new services.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• High initiative and leadership capabilities.
• Effective supervisory, coaching, and training skills for complex and highly technical work.
• High technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assays and tests used to characterize product or material safety, and manage laboratory operations and metrics.
• Supervise Associate Scientists and/or Laboratory Assistants, and potentially supervise Scientists and large projects or functions.
• Ensure studies comply with GxP principles.
• May act as Study Director, responsible for the scientific conduct of GLP studies.
• May act as study-management responsible person for the release of test results in GMP studies.
• Document scientific observations and coordinate day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Schedule assays and coordinate sample testing with laboratory staff.
• Ensure required paperwork is received to enable timely study initiation.
• Review study data for accuracy, compliance, and complete documentation.
• Investigate the root causes of deviations and nonconformances and document investigations promptly.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and cross-functional departments to close events and corrective actions identified during GxP testing.
• Stay current with SOPs and cGMP and GLP regulations.
• Evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls, and technical documentation, including SOPs and batch records, for compliance.
• Manage scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems, ensuring they remain calibrated or validated and Part 11 compliant.
• Assist with technical and QA site visits, fulfill client requests, and address visit or audit findings promptly.
• Participate in client conference calls and anticipate and address client questions as appropriate.
• Set goals and hold regular one-on-one discussions with direct reports, ensure development plans are in place, address personnel issues, interview and hire candidates, and complete performance reviews fairly and on time.
• Act as the departmental training point of contact, keeping training modules current and ensuring the training matrix reflects staff capabilities.
• Participate in division-wide initiatives, including quality-system improvements, trans-divisional SOP revisions, and Lean projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as appropriate or required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• May be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager