Chemist Supervisor - Primary Pharmaceutical R&D Client Site

CBRE Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Chemist Supervisor to lead a team of chemists, ensuring safe, timely delivery of services in critical client environments.

The role sits within the Critical and Technical Services function and focuses on supervising day-to-day operations and maintaining calibration and equipment procedures. You will drive client satisfaction, ensure regulatory compliance, manage contractor relationships, and mentor staff while applying innovative methods to improve outcomes and

Qualifications

• A Degree in Chemistry or related discipline with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Shift supervision or management experience preferred.
• Experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments and audit familiarity.
• Meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day and long-range team activities.
• Review and update maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Implement client scope of services and ensure programs followed.
• Manage contractor specifications, issues, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Track, evaluate, and report performance metrics (quality, safety, cost, satisfaction).
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods and improve processes.
• Coach team members and lead by example across disciplines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Analytical instruments maintenance

Job description

Do you have what it takes to lead a team of top chemists, working together on the next generation of pharmaceutical advances?

If so, this is just the position for you!

About the Role:

As a CBRE LIS Chemist Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day service solutions of a team of chemists to ensure services are delivered in a safe, timely manner.

This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee, plan, direct, and schedule day-to-day and long-range team activities.
• Review and update equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Implement client scope of services and ensure all programs and procedures are being properly followed.
• Manage contractor specifications, problems/issues, performance, and administration.
• Verify compliance with performance, safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Process performance metrics. This includes tracking, evaluating, and reporting performance in terms of quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need:

• A Degree in Chemistry or related discipline, with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Five years relevant field experience in laboratory and / or manufacturing pharmaceutical or equivalent regulated environments required. Knowledge of analytical instrument maintenance and / or laboratory technical services. applicable regulatory guidelines and audit experience.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Laboratory Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, 401K, PTO, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.