Team Leader (Supervisor)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Career development

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Indianapolis seeks a site supervisor to lead a small on-site lab services team, manage daily operations, and ensure high customer service levels against contractual scope.

You will oversee order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, chemical handling, and safety programs, while partnering with sales and regional managers to identify improvements and savings. Strong leadership and GMP knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Supervise a small on-site team and manage employee lifecycle.
• Experience in GMP and controlled environments is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision of on-site lab staff and service delivery.
• Deliver on contractual scope; track metrics and coordinate reviews.
• Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; coordinate visits.
• Write SOPs, conduct site audits, and ensure annual inventory.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and cost savings.
• Drive process improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI).
• Support safety programs and ensure staff compliance with PPE.
• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific professionally at customer sites.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

GMP knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Location/Division Specific Information

How do we make an impact?

Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs.

What will you do?

The position leads the daily supervision of a small team of customer site-based personnel, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service. Includes oversight of service offerings: order/stockroom/dock management, procurement, material handling, chemical tracking, glass wash, media/reagent preparation, and cell culture support operations.

• Effectively lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site lab specialists. Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and solutions, coordinating development training, and employee performance evaluations.

• Deliver on committed contractual scope of work. Develop, track, and trend business metrics. Collaborate and support the Program/Regional Manager for customer performance reviews.

• Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits

• Write and implement SOPs, conduct site audits, and ensure completion of annual physical inventory

• Define new opportunities by actively seeking expansion of services within assigned areas. Provide capability review presentations, and act as a resource for the sales team and customer to identify savings and opportunities.

• Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives

• Be involved with and support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting/investigations as required, and communicate and hold local staff accountable to safety expectations.

• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations, professionally and positively

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

How will you get here?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.

Experience

4+ years of experience in managed services in a laboratory setting, including reagent preparation and chemical handling required

Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Goods certification required, knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Leadership and supervisory abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead, coach, and enhance team culture; Basic understanding of employment/labor law regulations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality.

• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.

• Basic chemical knowledge including chemical handling, calculation of Molarity, percent by volume, etc. Use of software for reagent batch records and chemical inventory tracking.

• Possesses strong analytical abilities to problem solve, make timely decisions, re-balance staff workloads, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work at the customer locations. Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc.)

• Depending on the area of the building, personal protective equipment must be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and/or safety glasses.

• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally.

• Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs

• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.

• Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.)

• Ability to work overtime, or independently, as needed.

• As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.