R&D Lab Supervisor: Lead Operations & Safety

Elbit America, Inc. in; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible vacation & PTO

Employee referral program

Tricare supplement for retirees

Job summary

Elbit America Roanoke is seeking a Lab Supervisor to oversee daily activities in R&D laboratories, manage equipment, and lead a team of technicians. You will set priorities, coordinate resources with project engineering managers, and ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with procedures.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering/physics/materials science and 5+ years in lab environments, with preferred supervisory experience and lean/six-sigma familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in lab environments, technical operations, or fabrication systems.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred; experience directing technical work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of laboratory technicians and set priorities.
• Ensure readiness, maintenance, and safe operation of lab systems per procedures.
• Coordinate system shutdowns, restarts, and recovery with proper planning.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and documentation standards in the lab.
• Communicate expectations and provide coaching and development planning.

Skills

Supervision

Prioritization

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Safety and compliance

Coaching and development

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

Job description

Elbit America Roanoke is seeking a Lab Supervisor to oversee daily activities in R&D laboratories, manage equipment, and lead a team of technicians. You will set priorities, coordinate resources with project engineering managers, and ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with procedures.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering/physics/materials science and 5+ years in lab environments, with preferred supervisory experience and lean/six-sigma familiarity.