Lab Operations Leader: Develop Teams & Drive Excellence

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Benefits Day - One

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Annual cash bonus

Merit-based annual raise

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is hiring an Operations Supervisor in Glen Burnie, MD to lead a team of Laboratory Technicians. You will coach and develop staff while staying hands-on about 40% of the time on the lab floor.

Two shifts are available, with day and swing options, and a strong benefits package accompanies a target salary around $90,000 annually. The role emphasizes professional leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a global reference lab setting, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Led, mentored, or supervised a team of 5+ in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated clear communication and feedback, even under pressure.
• Proven ability to develop people and grow their careers.
• Quickly learns new tools, processes, and industry knowledge.
• Willingness to lead with professionalism and care for the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Laboratory Technicians to grow their skills and careers.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, trusting team culture with accountability.
• Manage lab operations: staffing, scheduling, workflow, inventory, and metrics.
• Resolve daily workflow bottlenecks and turnaround-time challenges.
• Spend about 40% of time on the bench supporting workflow on the lab floor.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching & development

Clear communication

Learning agility

Operational leadership

Job description

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is hiring an Operations Supervisor in Glen Burnie, MD to lead a team of Laboratory Technicians. You will coach and develop staff while staying hands-on about 40% of the time on the lab floor.

Two shifts are available, with day and swing options, and a strong benefits package accompanies a target salary around $90,000 annually. The role emphasizes professional leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a global reference lab setting, with opportunities to grow