Lab Supervisor

Actalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Supervisor to lead laboratory operations in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will manage inventory, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. This full-time, onsite role offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing laboratory logistics.
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebook systems.
• Ability to lead organizational efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various laboratory operations.
• Lead inventory management and lab safety.
• Support implementation of electronic lab notebook systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Equipment management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

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Job Title: Lab Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Supervisor to oversee and manage various laboratory operations, including inventory management, troubleshooting, and vendor communication. This role is integral to the successful functioning of our laboratory, ensuring that all equipment and safety protocols are maintained.

Job Title: Lab Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Supervisor to oversee and manage various laboratory operations, including inventory management, troubleshooting, and vendor communication. This role is integral to the successful functioning of our laboratory, ensuring that all equipment and safety protocols are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for laboratory logistics.
• Lead laboratory management activities, including inventory, equipment management, and laboratory safety.
• Serve as equipment owner and assist Process Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance teams with troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Lead reorganization of lab space to prepare for future lab scope, including removing outdated equipment and re-classifying equipment to fit laboratory needs.
• Support management and implementation of electronic lab notebook systems, including developing templates for experiments.
• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory management, troubleshooting, and vendor communication.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience in laboratory operations.
• Proven experience in managing laboratory logistics, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebook systems and laboratory documentation practices.
• Ability to lead organizational efforts, including lab space optimization and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Questions

• Can you share experience in managing laboratory inventory (GMP vs. non GMP)?
• Have you worked with Quality and Validation onequipment related deliverables?
• Have you re-classified equipment from GMP to non GMP?
• Can you elaborate on experience with external vendors/ partners (specifically equipment)?
• Have you sold Laboratory Equipment?
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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