Lab Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science-related field of study required
• Two to four (2-4) years of experience in science laboratory techniques and concepts in the areas of life, physical, and forensics sciences, safety regulations and procedures in science laboratories.
• Manage teams of technicians at the Spectrum, South Bay, Naval Hospital, Fresno, and Los Angeles locations.
• Provide lab technicians training on the operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment using written, Zoom sessions, and onsite visits.
• Provide training on Aseptic techniques, bacterial culturing, and sterile bacterial media preparation to all technicians.
• Ensure technicians know how to interpret course syllabi and laboratory schedules to provide timely laboratory preparation and setups.
• Operation and maintenance of SeqStudio Genetic Analysis, UPLC chromatography, PCR, electrophoresis, physiology workstations, microscopes, FT-IR and UV-VIS spectrophotometry.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate organizational goals and deadlines to team members.
• Ability to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to provide support in the hiring and training process of new team members.
• Ability to coach to skill improvement and outcome development.
• Strong understanding of all degree programs, specializations, and courses.
• Ability to stay current via self-study on university policies, including policy update.
• In-depth knowledge of science laboratory procedures, safety and chemical hygiene plans and small spill clean-up.
• Ability to conduct internet search and requisition for laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of Natural Science and science laboratory operations/vernacular.
• Strong written and verbal skills, organization, and follow-through.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use science laboratory tools and equipment required to support a typical university level academic environment/curriculum.
• Function as university laboratory operations and safety expert and achieve compliance with external and internal safety policies and procedures.
• Achieve compliance with regulations regarding storage/use/disposal of HAZMAT and BIOHAZ material.
• Establish new vendor contracts and maintain current vendor agreements and warranties.
• Solves problems and develops relationships through shared goal of providing optimum learning environment for university students.
• Ability to participate as an active team member of the team and organization and work toward a common goal.
• Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, deadlines, and frequently changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the auxiliary supervisor for all Multiuse Laboratories within the National University System.
• Supervise the preparations for laboratory experiments and demonstrations for scheduled classes in close collaboration with university faculty.
• Assist with and train multiuse laboratory staff on experiment set-ups.
• Assist instructors and students during laboratory classes.
• Provide monthly and long-term laboratory schedules to campus directors, SoALS and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Develop a hands-on operating guide for the SeqStudio genetic analyzer, and keep it updated when forensic procedures change.
• Develop a hands-on operating guide for the Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) for chemical separation and analysis.
• Add procedures for confirmatory testing of when chemical materials are added to the forensic curriculum.
• Provide guidance to Facilities, SoALS, and Campus Operations on laboratory design/workflow when new laboratories are added or when existing laboratories are updated. Guidance could include equipment lists, pricing, water/electrical requirements, laboratory safety equipment requirements, and storage requirements.
• Follow policies and procedures for good laboratory practices.
• Maintain consumable and perishable components to OSHA / EPA standards.
• Assist with and train multiuse laboratory staff and instructors on experiment set-ups and outcomes.
• Assist with and train multiuse laboratory staff, professors, and students in the proper disposal of HAZMAT / BIOHAZ materials.
• Train multiuse laboratory staff on the Medical Waste Management Plan, SDS use and maintenance, chemical storage, and inventories, chemical and bio-hazardous disposal, logs, and laboratory safety, I.A.W, National University policies.
• Ensure multiuse laboratory staff understand and comply with the proper handling and storage of hazardous materials and human pathogens per OSHA / EPA regulations and standards.
• Ensure the laboratory is maintained in good working order. Emphasis on neatness, cleanliness, stocked reagents bottles, and all equipment is in good working order.
• Perform depot level maintenance on all microscopes, clean lenses, correct adjustment on ocular lenses, clean & align condenser, repair stage, and change light assembly.
• Perform periodic maintenance on SeqStudio Genetic analyzer, Polaris Q mass spectrophotometer (MS), Trace gas chromatograph (GC), and UPLC per the manufacturer’s guidelines. Contact the manufacturer if warranty repairs are needed.
• Order, store, and maintain a current and complete inventory of laboratory supplies. Replenish stock, as needed.
• Export packaged courses to other university campuses.
• Manage projects and deadlines set by the Multiuse Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director to ensure timely progression and completion.
• Provide team member training support.
• Identify current team and individual challenges to provide early intervention for team member improvement.
• Maintain team member coaching log and provide feedback to Associate Director for annual evaluations and regular 1:1s.
• Provide escalation support and first level conflict resolution.
• Lead department meetings.
• Hold 1:1s with team members and provide skills coaching.
• Team oversight and coverage support in the absence of the Multiuse Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director.
• Remediation committee team member for performance management.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Coach and provide feedback for team members on lab and chemical preparation and safety.
• Support front line team members through safety changes as well as course changes and all things involved with being able to teach those courses.
• Oversee team member engagement in class as necessary when expectations are not being met.
• Provide support and coverage for team as needed.
• Participate in ongoing department projects, or other special projects, as needed.
• Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfill requirements of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family