2nd Shift Operations Supervisor (Mon-Fri)

This position plays a key role in supporting both laboratory operations and team leadership within a technical environment. The role involves overseeing daily lab activities ensuring compliance and quality standards and guiding team members to meet performance goals. It requires a balance of hands-on technical work and strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the training program for laboratory staff.
• Conduct laboratory investigations and prepare reports.
• Perform environmental monitoring and collect samples (e.g. compressed gas water) to support departmental needs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Review and verify laboratory data through peer review.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for tracking samples test results and reporting metrics.
• Maintain the microbiological productivity database and generate monthly metrics reports.
• Conduct acceptance testing of commercially prepared microbiological culture media as needed.
• Perform microbial identification procedures when required.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead direct reports group leaders and their teams in technical environments such as laboratories or manufacturing facilities.
• Promote and embody the companys vision and values.
• Oversee scheduling task allocation and the onboarding process for new hires.
• Manage overtime and weekend work schedules as needed.
• Develop and implement team-building strategies and initiatives.
• Apply Lean principles to drive operational excellence.
• Supervise daily operations of the Quality Control (QC) analyst team.
• Coach mentor and support group leaders while monitoring team productivity.
• Assist in the professional development of group leaders.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews for new hires.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Life Sciences Engineering or a related scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading dynamic teams in a technical or laboratory setting
• At least 3 years of hands-on laboratory experience; GMP environment preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information :

What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager
• 60 Minute Onsite Meeting with the Team 

Additional Details: 

This is a full-time onsite position based on a second shift schedule (Monday through Friday 2 pm- 10:30 pm) with occasional weekends and overtime required as needed. Candidates located within a commutable distance to Rensselaer NY are strongly encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays 
• Hourly pay ranges from $35 to $38 based on education and relevant experience.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise as well as HR and a great place to work best practices to recruit hire train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories please explore our website .

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time