Laboratory Supervisor

Eurofins•Saint Charles, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Supervisor with the Eurofins Discovery ADMETox team, you'll 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; master’s 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.

Responsibilities

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.