Evening Laboratory Team Lead - Microbiology & Chemistry

Aurora Lifesciences; Yorkshire, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Shift Allowance

10% Bonus

36 Days Total Annual Leave

Annual Salary Review up to 5%

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Aurora Lifesciences is seeking an experienced Laboratory Team Leader to oversee an evening laboratory team supporting regulated medical device operations. You will balance people leadership with hands-on technical work.

You’ll supervise testing across microbiology, chemistry and quality, coach analysts, review data for trends and deviations, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and cGMP standards while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline with relevant regulated lab experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in microbiology and chemistry within regulated environments (medical devices/pharma).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily lab activities across microbiology, chemistry and quality.
• Coach analysts and build team capability.
• Act as SME for lab operations and provide technical leadership.
• Oversee testing, environmental monitoring and analytical work.
• Review data for trends, non-conformances and improvements.
• Support method development, qualification, validation and transfer.
• Ensure calibration, maintenance and qualification of equipment.

Skills

People supervision

Microbiology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Quality systems

Data analysis & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology

Job description

Aurora Lifesciences is seeking an experienced Laboratory Team Leader to oversee an evening laboratory team supporting regulated medical device operations. You will balance people leadership with hands-on technical work.

You’ll supervise testing across microbiology, chemistry and quality, coach analysts, review data for trends and deviations, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and cGMP standards while driving continuous improvement.