Supervisor, HTP Aerosol & Flavor Analytics

PerkinElmer • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics is a role splitting time between hands-on technical/bench work in aerosol extraction and flavor analytics testing and first-line people leadership for the HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics team, within the insourced laboratory team. The Supervisor is expected to remain a credible, practicing technical contributor while also owning scheduling, training coordination, and day-to-day supervision of Scientist and/or Technician staff, and serving as the escalation point to the Analytical Manager. This role operates within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production laboratory at a client site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience. OR Master’s degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience. OR PhD in a related discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and provide technical leadership (player).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop laboratory staff (coach).
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of balancing hands-on technical work with people-leadership duties in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• People leadership including coaching, training coordination, and performance management input.
• Scheduling and workload distribution skills.
• Effective communication and escalation management with department staff and the Analytical Manager.
• Knowledge of aerosolization, aerosol collection, and flavor analytics methodologies.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a team lead, group leader, or supervisor in a laboratory environment.
• Experience within ISO 17025, GLP, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience coordinating scheduling, training, and workload distribution for a laboratory team.
• Familiarity with performance management processes and laboratory staffing models.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on technical/bench work in the department's core methodologies at a level consistent with Scientist III – the “player” half of this role – for a significant portion of time.
• Provide first-line supervision for Scientist and Technician staff within the department, including day-to-day work assignment and coordination – the “coach” half of this role.
• Coach, train, and develop team members; support onboarding, qualification, and competency assessments for new and existing staff.
• Coordinate scheduling and workload distribution to ensure client turnaround requirements and business needs are met.
• Serve as the primary escalation point between department staff and the Analytical Manager on technical and operational matters.
• Participate in performance management activities, including input on reviews, coaching conversations, and staffing needs.
• Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting support, and review of team members' work.
• Ensure department compliance with ISO 17025 and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

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