Lead Assay Lab Production Supervisor

bioMerieux; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Parental leaves

Discount programs

Job summary

bioMerieux seeks an Assay Production Supervisor – Accellix to coordinate and lead daily manufacturing activities for the Accellix product line. You will supervise technicians and act as the primary technical resource for reagent formulation, liquid handling, assay preparation, and drying operations.

The role ensures GMP/GDP compliance, drives safety, quality, and delivery objectives, and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning while maintaining hands-on knowledge of

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Leadership experience coordinating technical personnel.
• Familiarity with laboratory-based manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and adjust resources to support production priorities.
• Support execution of formulation, drying, inspection, and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production schedules and work orders to ensure timely completion of manufacturing activities.
• Provide real-time support for production issues and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for manufacturing technicians during day-to-day operations.
• Provide guidance on laboratory-based manufacturing processes including reagent preparation, liquid handling, and assay workflows.
• Support troubleshooting of process, equipment, and workflow issues.
• Ensure proper use of manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Reinforce adherence to standard work and process controls.
• Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing technicians.
• Support employee onboarding, training, qualification, and cross-training activities.
• Provide performance feedback and development support.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
• Ensure alignment between production activities, testing requirements, and business priorities.
• Communicate production status, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team development

GMP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

bioMerieux seeks an Assay Production Supervisor – Accellix to coordinate and lead daily manufacturing activities for the Accellix product line. You will supervise technicians and act as the primary technical resource for reagent formulation, liquid handling, assay preparation, and drying operations.

The role ensures GMP/GDP compliance, drives safety, quality, and delivery objectives, and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning while maintaining hands-on knowledge of