Chemist Supervisor - Primary Pharmaceutical R&D Client Site

CBRE; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K

PTO

Professional training

Job summary

CBRE LIS Chemist Supervisor role based in Indianapolis leads a team of chemists, ensuring safe, timely service delivery within critical client environments. You will supervise day-to-day activities, review maintenance procedures, and implement client scopes to meet service commitments.

The role requires a Chemistry degree with 5–8 years in lab or pharmaceutical settings, including supervisory experience and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline required with 5–8 years of related experience.
• Experience supervising a laboratory team in pharma or regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and manage safety/audit guidelines.

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 are followed.
• Meet with client sponsors to gather feedback and drive improvements.
• Manage contractor performance and coverage during absences.
• Absorb overflow lab work as needed to meet capacity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies.
• Track and report performance metrics related to quality and cost.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Lab instrumentation maintenance

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

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.

• Meet with client sponsors (increasingly on a quarterly basis) to gather feedback and implement improvement strategies

• Manage contractor specifications, problems/issues, performance, and administration.

• Absorb overflow lab work (e.g., U/HPLC runs, ELSD, Quantos, manual slurry studies) as team capacity requires

• 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.

• Build and track career development plans and individual goals.

• Cross-train team members across instruments and roles to support coverage during absences or turnover.

• Shadow team members periodically to identify process improvements and confirm skill development

• Cross-train on team members' specialized roles to enable coverage during PTO or transitions

• Train client scientists on instrument use (e.g., U/HPLC) upon request

• Provide backup coverage for team members during extended absences

• Facilitate knowledge transfer across the team and from external learning

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Anticipate potential objections and persuade 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Aff ertive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)