Laboratory Supervisor

Eurofins-USA-Discovery-Services; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Discovery Services in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead a team of scientists in a fast-paced ADMETox laboratory supporting drug discovery and development. You will manage daily operations, ensure quality, safety, and compliance, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to plan studies, deliver results, and advance portfolio objectives.

This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 4 years or PhD with 2 years preferred.
• 3+ years leading lab operations and scientific teams.
• Experience with cell-based toxicology assays in CRO or industry.
• Experience developing, validating, or transferring bioanalytical methods in line with FDA/ICH/OECD guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations balancing people, equipment, schedules, and priorities.
• Oversee cell-based assays, high-content imaging, high-throughput screening, and related ADMET activities.
• Coach and develop laboratory staff with clear expectations and feedback.
• Forecast workload and resource needs to maintain on-time delivery.
• Ensure activities comply with SOPs, quality requirements, client contracts, and EH&S standards.
• Maintain robust document and data controls including batch records and study data.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead process improvements for quality and productivity.
• Manage a compliant BSL-2 cell-culture lab and promote aseptic techniques and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Project management

Cell-based toxicology

Quality and compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

LC-MS

LC-UV

High-throughput methods

Mass spectrometry

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Are you a passionate scientist who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and delivering exceptional results? As a Laboratory Supervisor with the Eurofins Discovery ADMETox team, you'll lead a talented group of scientists, oversee critical laboratory operations, and ensure the successful execution of studies that support drug discovery and development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through both scientific leadership and team development.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead daily laboratory operations, balancing people, equipment, schedules, and priorities to meet client commitments, quality standards, and turnaround expectations.
• Work hands-on alongside the team to support cell-based assays, high-content imaging, high-throughput screening, and related ADMET laboratory activities.
• Coach and develop laboratory staff through clear expectations, technical guidance, training, competency assessment, performance feedback, and career development.
• Forecast workload and resource needs; coordinate coverage and adjust priorities to maintain business continuity and on-time delivery.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with approved procedures, quality requirements, client contracts, Environmental Health and Safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain strong document and data controls, including SOPs, batch records, study data, client deliverables, quality review, and record-retention requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify risks and constraints, and lead practical process improvements that increase quality, productivity, and operational reliability.
• Manage and maintain a compliant BSL-2 cell-culture laboratory and promote aseptic technique, cleanroom practices, and a strong culture of safety.
• Oversee laboratory equipment and automation platforms, including evaluation, validation, qualification, maintenance, acquisition, implementation, and lifecycle planning.
• Manage laboratory supplies, inventory, storage, departmental expenses, rebilling support, and financial audit obligations.
• Partner with clients, Study/Technical Directors, Client Services, Product Management, and cross-functional teams on project planning, execution, reporting, interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Provide timely, decision-ready communication on project status, assay requirements, risks, constraints, and escalations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support method development, portfolio expansion, site research and development objectives, and other strategic laboratory initiatives.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate:
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; master’s degree with 4 years; or Ph.D. with 2 years.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with cell-based toxicology assays in a contract research organization or industry laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience leading laboratory operations and scientific teams, including workload planning, technical troubleshooting, training, and performance management.
• Experience leading client projects or contract research services from planning through execution and reporting.
• Experience developing, validating, or transferring bioanalytical methods in accordance with relevant FDA, ICH, or OECD guidance.
• Proven ability to lead laboratory troubleshooting, process improvement, and method or portfolio expansion in an industry setting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, projects, or process-excellence initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with LC‑MS, LC‑UV, high‑throughput analytical method development, or high‑resolution mass spectrometry in ADME/DMPK or biotherapeutics applications.
• Technical knowledge of metabolomics as applied to pharmaceutical drug metabolism.
• Project management experience and a track record of leading laboratory operations with limited oversight.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of St. Charles, MO are encouraged to apply.

• 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 Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.