Supervisor, HTP Aerosol & Flavor Analytics

About the role

The Supervisor, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics splits time between hands-on technical/bench work in aerosol extraction and flavor analytics testing and first-line people leadership for the HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics team within the insourced laboratory team. The role requires remaining a credible, practicing technical contributor while owning scheduling, training coordination, and day-to-day supervision of Scientist and/or Technician staff, and serving as the escalation point to the Analytical Manager. This position operates within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production laboratory at a client site.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on technical/bench work in the department's core methodologies at a level consistent with Scientist III for a significant portion of time.
• Provide first-line supervision for Scientist and Technician staff, including day-to-day work assignment and coordination.
• Coach, train, and develop team members; support onboarding, qualification, and competency assessments for new and existing staff.
• Coordinate scheduling and workload distribution to ensure client turnaround requirements and business needs are met.
• Serve as the primary escalation point between department staff and the Analytical Manager on technical and operational matters.
• Participate in performance management activities, including input on reviews, coaching conversations, and staffing needs.
• Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting support, and review of team members' work.
• Ensure department compliance with ISO 17025 and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• OR Master’s degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD in a related discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and provide technical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop laboratory staff.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of balancing hands-on technical work with people-leadership duties in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a team lead, group leader, or supervisor in a laboratory environment.
• Experience within ISO 17025, GLP, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience coordinating scheduling, training, and workload distribution for a laboratory team.
• Familiarity with performance management processes and laboratory staffing models.

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses).
• Fast-paced environment with high job completion demands.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Occasional movement between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
• Frequent operation of instruments, tools, or controls requiring bending, squatting, stretching, and reaching.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required: close-range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional use of a computer and other office machinery (e.g., calculator, copy machine, printer).
• May be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Potential exposure to lab-based hazards including extreme temperatures, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May require completion of Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $65,000 to $90,000. The final base pay offered will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.