Test Material Control Supervisor

NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, supervise direct reports, and implement policies that improve workflow and data quality in a biomedical testing environment.

The role emphasizes coordinating scheduling, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining LIMS, and driving process improvements while supporting cross-department collaboration and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical lab experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of management experience preferred.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced instrument functions.
• Knowledge of GLPs and federal regulations relating to care of laboratory animals.
• Advanced understanding of study design and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports and develop staff.
• Schedule and coordinate cross-departmental work.
• Maintain and develop SOPs; communicate policies.
• Update LIMS data collection.
• Ensure quality and timely testing.
• Coordinate external contractors or vendors.
• Monitor department metrics and compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Decision making

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

LIMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Summary

The Supervisor will engage in direct supervision and development of direct reports (entry-level or skilled technicians) and day-to-day operations for their department, actively assisting as required. They will be responsible for scheduling and cross-departmental collaboration, implementing policies, processes, and procedures that affect employees and group workflow. The Supervisor is responsible for communicating expectations, business needs, and opportunities for improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the department including, but not limited to, communicating expectations and business needs to direct reports.
• Oversee performance, development, training needs, and accomplishments for all direct reports.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, hire staff as needed and resolve all employee relations issues.
• Identify and/or provide training to staff.
• Develop and maintain departmental systems and SOPs. Assists in the development and communication of departmental policies and procedures.
• Serve as the liaison between staff, other departments/groups, and management to communicate expectations and business needs.
• Contribute to scheduling, planning, and data review.
• Assure quality and timely performance of activities and tests.
• Update LIMS for data collection.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing and provide sample quality feedback to applicable stakeholders.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions.
• Coordinate the support of outside contractors or vendors.
• Track department related to metrics.
• Assume responsibility for technical staff compliance with SOPs, protocols, and regulatory guidelines for all direct reports.
• Recognize, initiate, and lead process improvement activities.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment in the department, including preventative maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment with appropriate documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical lab experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of management experience preferred.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate the scientific relevance of the tests being conducted.
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced instrument functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of operational procedures in a pre-clinical environment and the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent understanding of study design and protocols.
• Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations relating to the care of laboratory animals.
• Advanced understanding of laboratory operations and data collection.
• Time Management
• Decision Making

Special Requirements

• The role will spend approximately 70% in an office setting and 30% in the laboratory. There will be exposure to human and animal potentially infectious materials and chemicals.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear for extended periods of time, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Flexibility to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts with short notice on an as-needed basis.