Senior Lab Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Lab Supervisor to manage the daily operations of R&D laboratories. In this role, you will serve as the primary operational liaison for laboratory users while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and safety protocols. You will maintain a safe and organized lab environment supporting the R&D lab users.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day R&D laboratory operations, facility projects, and service request tickets while serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor management, including relationship building, service technician escorts, and the procurement and inventory of lab supplies, reagents, and equipment.
• Direct the maintenance, calibration, validation, and repair of laboratory equipment, using usage data to anticipate maintenance needs and capital purchases.
• Enforce lab safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in partnership with the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) team to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready laboratory documentation, including equipment logs, safety manuals, and digital records, while preparing performance and resource utilization reports.
• Conduct regular lab inspections and audits to proactively identify and resolve potential safety hazards or compliance gaps.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for controlled temperature storage alarms, providing after-hours onsite support and content relocation when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in an IVD/ISO regulated laboratory environment, with strong knowledge of lab safety procedures and hazard controls.
• Proven background with audits and deep familiarity with requirements/controls for IVD product development labs (e.g., ISO 13485, GLP, GDocP).
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, laboratory facility projects, and ticketing systems simultaneously.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Familiarity with equipment management systems (e.g., SAP, RAM) and digital laboratory management tools is preferred.

Benefits

This position qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position based on California is $81,200.00 - $133,400.00 USD annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.