Lead Biologist

Bureau Veritas•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Lead I is responsible for ensuring efficient day-to-day operations including work assignment, workflow, quality, and compliance. Perform bench work and provide technical guidance to staff dedicated to meeting client needs in a timely and accurate manner and providing proactive assistance by identifying and resolving issues. Additionally, the Lead will conduct regular meetings with the associates in the Biologist group, working with the Manager to address associate concerns and provide feedback.Duties and Responsibilities: It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills to organize / prioritize individual and team workload to meet or exceed deadlines
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a very busy environment
Must have strong interpersonal skills such as communication, relationship building, being approachable
Shows initiative, is adaptable and projects an outward positive attitude
Must have a base foundation in technical problem solving to assist in troubleshooting for sample, ordering, processing, equipment, or logistical issues
Represents the company in a way to exceed client expectations through a high level of professionalism, reliability, and willingness to get the job done
Demonstrates ability to lead and train on all technical aspects of the lab
Proficiency with Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Attention to detail
Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
Champions company values including team engagement
Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or closely related field
Minimum of one (1) year of lab experience in related research
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience in a highly detail-oriented laboratory environment
ELISA and liquid handling experience
Experimental design; scientific approach to problem solving; method development, optimization, and validation
Experience in a regulated (for example, Good Laboratory Practices [GLP], Good Clinical Practices [GCP], Good Manufacturing Practices [GMP]) environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader of the LEM biologist group, providing direction and training on SOPs and techniques used in the operations
Onboarding new associates
Lab specific safety training
Be the liaison between the client and the company to receive information regarding changes in processes, workflow, safety requirements or other information that flows through to the team – this includes providing status updates to the client
Ensure accurate and prompt client service, including but not limited to technical inquiries, program requirements and reporting, and adjusting workflows to meet priorities
Communicate significant client issues to N+1 for resolution.
Subject matter expert, and trainer on experimental techniques used by associates in the LEM group
Be able to troubleshoot, offer guidance or support where needed in partnership with the Manager
Interpret, write and present technical protocols and reports
Ensure compliance with systems and applicable SOPs. May initiate and conduct investigations for OOS, deviations, and CAPAs
Work with upper management and/or HR to resolve all associate issues
Responsible for, demonstrates, and holds team accountable for safe work environment.
Comply with all safety and confidentiality policies and protocols. Report on safety incidents or near misses in real time to the Manager
Report team feedback to the N+1 on a daily/weekly or monthly basis on milestones, goals, progress.
Provide regular updates to manager regarding workload, new/updated tasks, and associate performance
Perform eLN training and guidance to LEM biologist team where needed and ensure eLN entries and corrections are made in accordance to the SOP guidelines
Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues identified, highlighted or questioned with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations.