R&D Supervisor

Canon Recruiting Group; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Recruiting is seeking an R&D Supervisor for a 12‑month, full-time assignment at Arbor Lakes, MN. The role leads a laboratory team in a fast-paced medical device environment, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance while driving product development support and design verification activities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical base in chemistry/biology, solid leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in R&D, laboratory operations, testing, method development, analytical sciences, quality, or a related field in 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 and mentoring.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to ensure successful laboratory testing and project deliverables.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure high-quality testing and compliant processes.
• Develop and maintain laboratory capabilities and resource plans to support evolving business needs.
• Support capital planning, equipment strategy, and laboratory investments.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
• Develop and communicate laboratory metrics, status, and capacity to management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Design Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Minitab

Job description

POSITION: R&D Supervisor

FULLTIME: 12-Month Assignment

LOCATION: Arbor Lakes, MN

SCHEDULE: 8AM - 4:30PM

PAY RANGE: $48/HR (Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base pay information is based on market location.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Supervisor with a strong technical foundation in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field and a commitment to quality. This role provides leadership for laboratory operations and laboratory personnel in a fast-paced medical device environment. The supervisor will oversee laboratory capabilities, resource planning, project prioritization, and team development while partnering across functions to support product development, design verification testing, regulatory submissions, and other R&D initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong people leadership, technical acumen, strategic thinking, and business awareness to enable laboratory excellence and support organizational objectives.

Key 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.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of laboratory operations within a regulated industry.
• Experience with test method development, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of design verification activities and product development processes.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools and methodologies (DOE, Minitab, data trending).
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Experience setting direction, aligning resources, and providing guidance to teams.
• Ability to cultivate a collaborative environment that supports employee development through coaching, mentoring, learning, and professional growth opportunities.
• Proven ability to drive results through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Quality System Requirements

• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and documented quality processes and procedures.
• Assures appropriate resources are maintained to support Quality System compliance.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy, Quality System, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Use of computers and technology

Here at Canon Recruiting, People are our priority, and we are committed to Include Diversity in every segment of who we are. It is only through our Diversity, we are made a stronger organization, and increase our ability to provide top tier candidates that our clients have come to know Canon for. We have an inclusive environment all employees are celebrated for their unique differences. The different perspectives and experiences of our workforce give us the competitive advantage that is essential for success in an ever-changing market. By promoting inclusion with the same enthusiasm, we devote to quality and competency, and using the experience from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and experiences, Canon is able to improve the services and value we deliver to clients, employees, and customers. At Canon, Diversification and Inclusiveness are much more than a corporate ambition; they are a critical component in our daily corporate life.

Canon Recruiting is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Canon Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]