R&D Lab Lead – Medical Devices

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC seeks a highly motivated R&D Supervisor to lead laboratory operations in a 12-month contract within a fast-paced medical device environment. You will oversee testing, method development, and regulatory submissions while guiding a skilled laboratory team.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of leadership and 4+ years in R&D or analytical roles in regulated settings, with strong communication and project management skills to drive continuous improvement and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in R&D, laboratory operations, testing, method development, analytical sciences, quality, or a related technical field within a regulated environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, including team leadership, project leadership, or technical leadership.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of laboratory personnel through coaching, mentoring, employee development, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to ensure successful execution of laboratory testing, method development, and project deliverables.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations to support high-quality testing, appropriate resource utilization, and compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain laboratory capabilities, infrastructure, and resource plans to support evolving business needs.
• Support capital planning, equipment strategy, and laboratory investments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, customer experience, and operational performance.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate laboratory operational metrics, project status, and resource capacity to management and stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including, Design Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality systems

Communication

Statistical analysis

DOE

Minitab

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC seeks a highly motivated R&D Supervisor to lead laboratory operations in a 12-month contract within a fast-paced medical device environment. You will oversee testing, method development, and regulatory submissions while guiding a skilled laboratory team.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of leadership and 4+ years in R&D or analytical roles in regulated settings, with strong communication and project management skills to drive continuous improvement and quality.