Lab Operations Team Lead — Drive Efficiency & Safety

ThermoFisher Scientific; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual incentive plan bonus

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a dedicated supervisor in California to lead a small, on-site lab services team dedicated to meeting contractual obligations. You will oversee daily workflows, coordinate procurement and stockroom duties, and act as the primary liaison with customers across site locations.

Join a safety‑driven environment that emphasizes process improvement, SOP implementation, and equipment handling, with emphasis on training and staff development to sustain high performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience managing small teams and staff development.
• Strong knowledge of GxP and laboratory safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional on-site lab team; manage new hires and training.
• Deliver on contractual scope; track business metrics.
• Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits.
• Implement SOPs and conduct site audits.
• Support safety programs and incident investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Verbal and written communication

Analytical abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a dedicated supervisor in California to lead a small, on-site lab services team dedicated to meeting contractual obligations. You will oversee daily workflows, coordinate procurement and stockroom duties, and act as the primary liaison with customers across site locations.

Join a safety‑driven environment that emphasizes process improvement, SOP implementation, and equipment handling, with emphasis on training and staff development to sustain high performance.