Laboratory Operations Supervisor

Overview

The Laboratory Operations Supervisor be an integral member of HDB’s Operations team. He/she will assist with facilities and laboratory operations, BU specific environmental health/safety, oversee inventory, assist with receiving/invoicing of goods, and oversee and manage junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Function as a point-of-contact for laboratory personnel; respond to requests and issues, and act as a line of communication between Administrative and Scientific personnel.

• Equipment Upkeep - Arrange lab equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and perform routine maintenance with 3rd party vendors as needed. Troubleshoot and perform light equipment repair. Arrange for on-site repairs of equipment.
• Manage all company fixed assets, ensuring registry is up to date and accurate. Manage service contracts for lab equipment.
• Assist in obtaining quotes, preparing purchase orders, placing orders, following up with vendors for laboratory, office and facilities equipment and fixed assets.
• Chemical and Biological Storage - Ensure hazardous and biohazardous materials are correctly handled and stored.
• Lab Upkeep - Support upkeep of common lab areas.
• Shipping and Receiving - Provide back-up support to ensure shipments are received, processed, and recipients notified utilizing per SOP’s. Ensure unclaimed packages are properly stored.

• Oversee common inventory, insuring inventory levels are maintained appropriately, responding to usage changes and preparing for spikes in demand.

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) - provide support to lab staff as it relates to use and storage of hazardous and biohazardous materials and be the first point of contact for any safety issues. Partner with the Vivarium Supervisor to ensure safety is maintained in the vivaria.
• EHS Policy Compliance – Work closely with supervisor and EH&S Specialist to ensure staff and visitors adhere to EH&S standards.
• Training and Policies - Support SOP creation and validation.

Qualifications

Experience / Education  

• BS Degree in a scientific discipline
• 2 - 5 years’ experience working within a laboratory setting. Experience in a supervisory role desired. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong communication skills; display a professional can-do attitude
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality

• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures
• Fluency in laboratory safety procedures and regulations, including local fire codes, CalOSHA,/OSHA, GLP, PPE, Chemical Hygiene, and HazMat Business Plan standards

• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently

• Excellent self-management/organizational skills; manage workload, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, set team priorities and adjust.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, hands on, organized with strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong process optimization, trouble shooting, and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs maximum
• Fully computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements:         

• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals and biohazards
• Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
• Clarity of Vision
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs maximum
• Must be able to transport equipment with a dolly
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
• Inside/outside working conditions

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.