LIS Supervisor - R&D - Life Sciences Client Site

CBRE; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a LIS Supervisor to oversee day-to-day service solutions in critical client environments. You will plan, direct, and schedule activities while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and quality metrics.

The role requires 5–8 years of supervisory experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage contractors and complex procedures. A performance-driven mindset and CBRE RI SE values guide daily work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of related experience.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, direct, and schedule day-to-day and long-range team activities.
• Review and update equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Implement client scope of services and ensure all programs and procedures are followed.
• Manage contractor specifications, performance, and administration.
• Verify compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Process performance metrics and report on quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods for department objectives.
• Coach others to develop expertise across functions.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to influence stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical / math skills

Leadership / Supervisory

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE LIS Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day service solutions of an assigned team to ensure services are delivered in a safe, timely manner. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee, plan, direct, and schedule day-to-day and long-range team activities.
• Review and update equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Implement client scope of services and ensure all programs and procedures are being properly followed.
• Manage contractor specifications, problems/issues, performance, and administration.
• Verify compliance with performance, safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Process performance metrics. This includes tracking, evaluating, and reporting performance in terms of quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Laboratory Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include competitive salary, bonus potential, medical and dental benefits, 401K, PTO, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).