Battelle

Supervisor, Laboratory Operations

Battelle • $81K — $116K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 years of experience or equivalent; preference for analytical chemistry or toxicology.
  • Knowledge in Chemical Agent handling, laboratory operations, and quality control.
  • Strong communication and detail orientation along with independent work capability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Willingness to work in a biosafety level 2 environment and comply with health regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and assign job responsibilities to staff while monitoring performance.
  • Coordinate study resource availability and monitor daily schedules.
  • Plan, schedule, and execute laboratory studies within budget constraints.
  • Ensure compliance with training and health/safety regulations to meet client expectations.
  • Collaborate with Health and Safety and Chemical Agent SMEs for safe operations.
  • Define departmental equipment needs with management input.
  • Review data for accuracy and ensure operational efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Flexible, compressed work schedule, allowing for every other Friday off.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance and motivation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives.
  • 401(k) plan with automatic contributions and matching on employee contributions.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education pursuits.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, High Containment Chemistry. This position is in West Jefferson, OH.

Battelle's Life Science Research team offers a staff of highly trained scientist and technicians, and state of the art facilities to support our clients' medical counter measure, inhalation research, and chemical research programs. Our multidisciplinary integrated approach to providing critical solutions for our biotech, pharmaceuticals, agrichemical, industrial, and government clients increases the speed of development while maintaining quality and compliance.

We are seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, dependable team player to join our High Containment Chemistry Division as Chemistry Support Supervisor. In this role you will work as part of a team to oversee technical staff supporting chemistry, biochemistry, inhalation, quality control and kinetics. In this role you will work with study management teams to ensure delivery of high-quality technical data and the safe and compliant execution of study activities. This job supports a deadline-driven environment, and we are seeking an individual who is used to working within tight time frames while still maintaining high-quality work and strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff by assigning job responsibilities, monitoring performance, providing recommendations to management with respect to daily operations, approving timecards and leave requests.
  • Facilitate and coordinate study resource availability by monitoring daily schedules of staff and equipment.
  • Plan, schedule and execute laboratory activities of studies within time and budget.
  • Ensure staff compliance with training, SOPs, health and safety regulations, to ensure all client expectations are met.
  • Partner with Health and Safety, Management, and Chemical Agent SMEs to ensure safe execution of high hazard chemical operations.
  • Define department equipment needs in conjunction with management.
  • Perform data accuracy and/or technical review of data.
  • Identify and implement operational efficiencies to increase productivity.
  • Develop SOPs, methods, plans, and procedures.
  • Train staff (laboratory and classroom) in various skills, tasks, and concepts.
  • Perform inspections of the laboratories for compliance with required regulations and SOPs.
  • Contributes to task orders and proposals by attending cost meetings and providing estimated labor, equipment and material cost.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field; 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field. (Preferably within analytical chemistry or toxicology.)
  • Knowledge in Chemical Agent handling, chemistry and biochemistry laboratory operations, inhalation operations, and quality control.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, detail orientation, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment.
  • Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) environment and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection.
  • Must be willing to be immunized with licensed and FDA approved vaccines and medications recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of biological agents.
  • Must be willing to participate in periodic drug screening.

Additional requirements may be requested at a future date:
  • Ability to obtain/maintain certification in Chemical Personnel Reliability Program and/or Unescorted Access Program.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain CDC Select Agent Program approval.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Working knowledge of GLP procedures, Chemical Agent hazards, health and safety procedures, chemical laboratory operations and other appropriate specifications/statement of work.
  • Experience training and supervising staff.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $81,600 - $116,300 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
  • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
  • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
  • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
  • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
  • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
  • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
  • Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
  • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
  • Give back to and improve our communities

About Battelle

Battelle is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company. It was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle operates in the fields of national security, health, energy, and the environment. The company provides research and development services, manages laboratories, and commercializes technology. Battelle has a number of subsidiaries, including Bluefin Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles, and Battelle Memorial Institute, a research institute that conducts research in the areas of science and technology, education, and national security. The company has a number of partnerships with government agencies, universities, and private companies.
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