Manager, R&D Brea Lab

BD; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in the United States is seeking a Lab Manager, Shared Services Development to oversee the day-to-day operations of an R&D lab site, including resource forecasting, scheduling, and task assignment for technicians.

You will lead lab strategies, manage lab supervisors, ensure GDP/GLP/EHS compliance, monitor budgets and performance metrics, and collaborate with facilities, QA, and procurement to keep projects on time and aligned with BD quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in lab practices and standards for compliance and safety.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to tactfully advise decision makers.
• Understanding of Design Control with respect to Ver/Val testing.

Responsibilities

• Leads one of the shared services product development or packaging laboratories located in New Jersey, California, or Illinois.
• Executes strategy for the Lab site.
• Manages lab supervisor(s).
• Ensures facility compliance to latest standards for EHS and other relevant standards for lab site.
• Develops and maintains metrics that demonstrate measurable improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lab management

Design control

GDP/GLP compliance

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager or higher, the Lab Manager, Shared Services Development is accountable for the day-to-day management of an R&D Lab site. They are responsible for lab resource forecasting and scheduling and assignment of daily lab tasks for technicians. Additionally, the Lab Manager is responsible for identifying, planning, scheduling, assignment and execution of lab improvement projects to ensure completion of continuous lab improvement goals. The Lab Manager is responsible for development and preparation of performance metrics. Understands environmental chamber supervision, aging program coordination, equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, test procedure maintenance, tool and fixture design, EHS requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads one of the shared services product development or packaging laboratories located in New Jersey, California, or Illinois.
• Executes strategy for the Lab site.
• Manages lab supervisor(s).
• Ensures facility compliance to latest standards for EHS and other relevant standards for lab site.
• Ensures organizational awareness of internal and external lab capabilities for efficient project execution.
• Manages capital budget allocated to lab site.
• Manages and monitors lab expenses.
• Using knowledge and experience of design control, guide lab team for execution.
• Ensures projects and products are completed on time and are of BD quality.
• Communicate across the organization to inform and resolve issues.
• Develops and maintains metrics that demonstrate measurable improvements.
• Responsible for oversight of work product for associates within their team.
• Responsible for development of associate career progression.
• Is responsible for lab functions additional to testing, such as environmental chambers supervision, aging program coordination, equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, test procedures maintenance, tool and fixture designing, EHS representation.
• Responsible for maintaining good documentation practice (GDP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and supports compliance with GLP.
• Participates as primary Lab contact during audits.
• Ensures support and training to technicians.
• Responsible for team coordination with facilities to address equipment breakdowns / repairs.
• Responsible for team coordination with Quality that chamber excursions are documented and addressed.
• Primary interface with facilities, corporate procurement, EHS team, and intercompany lab improvement efforts.
• Create/ maintains procedure document revisions, gap analysis, and rationale for updates.

Education and Experience

1-2 years of supervisory experience required, and Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, or other technical fields of study and minimum of 4 years of experience in product development and/or a laboratory setting, Or Associate’s degree in engineering, or other technical fields of study and minimum of 8 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledgeable in lab practices and standards for compliance and safety.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to tactfully advise decision makers.
• A dedication to delivering on organizational goals.
• Must understand Design Control with respect to Ver/Val testing.
• Well organized.
• Good understanding of math/statistics.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Understands root cause analysis techniques.
• Familiar with standards and regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM).
• Can operate and troubleshoot mechanical test equipment in the lab is desirable.

Preferred Skills

Coaching and Mentorship

Physical Demands

Standing while performing task. Able to lift 30Lbs.

Work Environment

Laboratory environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), where may encounter/use chemical or human body fluid for testing. At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture.

Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills Optional Skills

Primary Work Location USA CA – Brea

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You".

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information $131,600.00 - $210,500.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.