Lab Operations Supervisor

Overview

HD Biosciences Inc. a WuXi AppTec company, is a fast growth, fast paced biology-focused preclinical drug discovery contract research organization (CRO). We offer our clients comprehensive service platforms around target validation, plate-based pharmacology, hit identification and lead discovery, in vivo pharmacology, as well as other research and development services.

The Laboratory Supervisor will assist with facilities and laboratory operations, business unit specific environmental health/safety, oversee inventory, assist with receiving/invoicing of goods, and oversee and manage junior staff.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Procurement Management. Assist in obtaining quotes, preparing purchase orders, placing orders, following up with vendors for laboratory, office and facilities equipment, goods and consumables.
• 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 package tracking software. 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 and vivarium staff as it relates to use and storage of hazardous and biohazardous materials and be the first point of contact for any safety issues.
• 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
• 1-3 years’ experience working within a laboratory setting

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

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

WuXi AppTec requires all employees, both Field and Office-based, to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine by February 9, 2022 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing as set forth in WuXi AppTec’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, unless they are eligible for an exemption from the vaccination or testing requirements based on a disability or sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. If you are offered employment with WuXi AppTec, you will be required to provide acceptable proof of your COVID-19 vaccine (if applicable) no later than 8 days before your first day of employment.

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.