Laboratory Operations Lead – R&D & Compliance

DiaSorin S.p.A.; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Luminex Corporation in the United States (Austin, Texas) is seeking a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to lead R&D labs, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement. You will manage equipment lifecycles, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships while coordinating with Quality Affairs, Manufacturing, and Facilities.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in GLP/GMP environments and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience with an Associate's Degree, or minimum 3 years with a Bachelor's.
• 3+ years GLP/GMP laboratory experience and documentation requirements preferred.
• Experience coordinating laboratory operations, equipment service activities, purchasing, vendors, or cross-functional projects.
• Experience providing day-to-day direction, training, or supervision to laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations for assay development and BSL-II labs, ensuring safe, compliant operations.
• Lead laboratory equipment lifecycle activities including qualification, calibration, and maintenance; coordinate vendor services.
• Maintain accurate documentation for equipment, calibration, and quality records.
• Own purchasing and material-management processes, including requisitions, orders, and stocking.
• Maintain inventory and traceability of equipment, materials, and biological resources.
• Coordinate third-party lab services and vendor activities; manage service agreements and schedules.
• Lead workflow and space-planning with Facilities; optimize equipment placement and access.
• Interface with Quality Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, and other groups on priorities and deliverables.
• Support audits and prepare responses; drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
• Train and supervise laboratory personnel; manage workload and priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Project coordination

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree in science or technical field

Bachelor's Degree in life science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Luminex Corporation in the United States (Austin, Texas) is seeking a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to lead R&D labs, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement. You will manage equipment lifecycles, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships while coordinating with Quality Affairs, Manufacturing, and Facilities.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in GLP/GMP environments and staff supervision.