Laboratory Supervisor

Eurofins • Saint Charles, MO

7h

About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor with Eurofins Discovery’s ADMETox team leads laboratory operations and a team of scientists supporting drug discovery and development. The role combines scientific leadership, hands-on laboratory support, staff development, and responsibility for client commitments, quality, and timely study delivery.

The supervisor oversees daily operations, staffing and workload planning, laboratory compliance, document and data controls, equipment and automation, supplies and expenses, and process improvement. The position also partners with clients and internal teams on project planning, execution, reporting, interpretation, and issue resolution, and supports method development, portfolio expansion, research and development objectives, and other strategic initiatives.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates within commuting distance of St. Charles, Missouri are encouraged to apply.

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, coordinating people, equipment, schedules, and priorities to meet client commitments, quality standards, and turnaround expectations.
• Work hands-on with the team on cell-based assays, high-content imaging, high-throughput screening, and related ADMET laboratory activities.
• Coach and develop laboratory staff through 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 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 process improvements to 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 safety culture.
• 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.
• Communicate project status, assay requirements, risks, constraints, and escalations to internal and external stakeholders in a timely, decision-ready manner.
• Support method development, portfolio expansion, site research and development objectives, and other strategic laboratory initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

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