Laboratory Operations Supervisor - Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

RXinsider LTD.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Viracor LLC seeks a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day clinical lab operations, mentor staff, and ensure quality and safety. You will coordinate scheduling, manage staff competencies, and drive process improvements in a busy lab environment.

The role requires a BS/BA in a biological, chemical, or clinical lab program, 4+ years in a high complexity lab, and comfort with infectious materials. On-site work with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science required.
• Minimum 4 years in a high complexity laboratory setting.
• Experience with automated and manual platforms required.
• Willingness to work with potentially infectious materials.
• Flexibility in schedule, including weekends when needed.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the clinical laboratory and provide direction to staff.
• Manage and review staff timesheets and staffing levels.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and laboratory safety policies.
• Mentor staff on assay theory, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Review and validate clinical laboratory assays before reporting results.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Support lab manager with meetings and cross-department collaboration.
• Assist with recruiting for Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions.

Skills

High complexity lab experience

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in biology or chemistry

Tools

Automated platforms

Manual platforms

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

1. Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.
2. Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.
3. Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility

The Laboratory Operations Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory.

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee daily operations in the clinical laboratory and provide overall direction and assistance to associates
• Administer work schedules and review/approve associate time sheets
• Work with manager to ensure appropriate staffing of area of responsibility
• Ensure laboratory associates have thorough understanding of assay theory, troubleshooting, and data analyses by serving as mentor and coach
• Ensure laboratory associates are up to date at all times with training and competency assessments for their areas of responsibility; perform competency assessments when delegated by Laboratory Technical Supervisor
• Monitor department productivity and ensure appropriate quality metrics are met (turnaround times, quality events, etc.)
• Approve clinical laboratory assays that have been submitted prior to results being reported to clients
• Resolve technical problems and ensure that appropriate corrective and preventive actions are taken when deficiencies or errors are found for both the clinical laboratory and/or medical device products as appropriate
• Perform annual review of SOPs not requiring revision and relevant to those laboratory methods for which they have direct operational responsibility to determine if they continue to be accurate and applicable, as required
• Identify inefficiencies in processes, workflow, and throughput and implement process improvements to minimize waste
• Proactively develop plans to meet future departmental needs
• Perform testing as necessary in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Scientist job description
• Support the lab manager in conducting effective and productive team meetings
• Provide primary source of information and assistance to other departments as needed
• Interview and select candidates for open Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions when needed
• Accept, complete and report on special assignments within the agreed upon timeframe
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• BS or BA in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science
• 4 years experience in a high complexity laboratory setting
• Will be working on automated and manual platforms
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids
• Requires flexibility in schedule, working hours and days (potentially including weekends) outside of normal schedule when necessary
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make sound independent decisions
• Analytical judgment, problem solving skills, accuracy and detail oriented
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. It is advised to obtain assistance for items over 25 pounds.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

What we offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.